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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,417.24, 327,684.24 and 160,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,417.24, 327,684.24 and 160,960.92 is: 222,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,417.24 : 327,684.24 = 160,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,417.24/327,684.24 = 160,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,417.24x = 327,684.24 × 160,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,417.24x = 52,744,357,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,744,357,138.70/237,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,158.92

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