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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,494, 327,743.88 and 162,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,494, 327,743.88 and 162,040.88 is: 223,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,494 : 327,743.88 = 162,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,494/327,743.88 = 162,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,494x = 327,743.88 × 162,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,494x = 53,107,906,729.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107,906,729.81/237,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,617.89

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