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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,182.60, 327,409.38 and 160,806.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,182.60, 327,409.38 and 160,806.31 is: 221,978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,182.60 : 327,409.38 = 160,806.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,182.60/327,409.38 = 160,806.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,182.60x = 327,409.38 × 160,806.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,182.60x = 52,649,491,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649,491,816.11/237,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,978.73

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