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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,190.59, 327,128.15 and 169,185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,190.59, 327,128.15 and 169,185.83 is: 233,337.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,190.59 : 327,128.15 = 169,185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,190.59/327,128.15 = 169,185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,190.59x = 327,128.15 × 169,185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,190.59x = 55,345,446,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,345,446,361.44/237,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,337.45

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