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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,196.32, 326,776.68 and 165,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,196.32, 326,776.68 and 165,448.32 is: 227,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,196.32 : 326,776.68 = 165,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,196.32/326,776.68 = 165,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,196.32x = 326,776.68 × 165,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,196.32x = 54,064,652,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,064,652,721.18/237,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,932.09

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