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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,502, 327,754.92 and 162,048.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,502, 327,754.92 and 162,048.88 is: 223,628.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,502 : 327,754.92 = 162,048.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,502/327,754.92 = 162,048.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,502x = 327,754.92 × 162,048.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,502x = 53,112,317,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,112,317,700.49/237,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,628.93

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