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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,281.91, 327,108.48 and 169,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,281.91, 327,108.48 and 169,180.76 is: 233,226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,281.91 : 327,108.48 = 169,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,281.91/327,108.48 = 169,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,281.91x = 327,108.48 × 169,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,281.91x = 55,340,459,613.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340,459,613.30/237,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,226.63

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