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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,305.16, 327,489.48 and 159,885.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,305.16, 327,489.48 and 159,885.36 is: 220,647.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,305.16 : 327,489.48 = 159,885.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,305.16/327,489.48 = 159,885.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,305.16x = 327,489.48 × 159,885.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,305.16x = 52,360,773,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,360,773,406.01/237,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,647.43

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