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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,182.48, 327,409.20 and 160,806.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,182.48, 327,409.20 and 160,806.18 is: 221,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,182.48 : 327,409.20 = 160,806.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,182.48/327,409.20 = 160,806.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,182.48x = 327,409.20 × 160,806.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,182.48x = 52,649,422,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649,422,748.86/237,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,978.55

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