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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,182.10, 327,408.68 and 160,805.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,182.10, 327,408.68 and 160,805.81 is: 221,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,182.10 : 327,408.68 = 160,805.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,182.10/327,408.68 = 160,805.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,182.10x = 327,408.68 × 160,805.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,182.10x = 52,649,216,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649,216,753.40/237,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,978.04

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