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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,273.24, 327,414.78 and 160,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,273.24, 327,414.78 and 160,636.44 is: 221,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,273.24 : 327,414.78 = 160,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,273.24/327,414.78 = 160,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,273.24x = 327,414.78 × 160,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,273.24x = 52,594,744,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594,744,662.58/237,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,663.20

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