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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,196.22, 327,135.92 and 169,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,196.22, 327,135.92 and 169,191.45 is: 233,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,196.22 : 327,135.92 = 169,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,196.22/327,135.92 = 169,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,196.22x = 327,135.92 × 169,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,196.22x = 55,348,599,805.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,348,599,805.93/237,196.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,345.21

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