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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,201, 327,536.83 and 169,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,201, 327,536.83 and 169,425.87 is: 233,950.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,201 : 327,536.83 = 169,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,201/327,536.83 = 169,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,201x = 327,536.83 × 169,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,201x = 55,493,212,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,493,212,379.79/237,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,950.16

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