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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,280.41, 327,106.42 and 169,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,280.41, 327,106.42 and 169,179.26 is: 233,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,280.41 : 327,106.42 = 169,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,280.41/327,106.42 = 169,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,280.41x = 327,106.42 × 169,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,280.41x = 55,339,620,018.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,339,620,018.37/237,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,224.56

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