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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,306.66, 327,491.55 and 159,886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,306.66, 327,491.55 and 159,886.86 is: 220,649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,306.66 : 327,491.55 = 159,886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,306.66/327,491.55 = 159,886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,306.66x = 327,491.55 × 159,886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,306.66x = 52,361,595,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,361,595,606.03/237,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,649.50

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