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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,656.82, 327,843.72 and 161,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,656.82, 327,843.72 and 161,150.04 is: 222,303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,656.82 : 327,843.72 = 161,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,656.82/327,843.72 = 161,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,656.82x = 327,843.72 × 161,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,656.82x = 52,832,028,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,028,591.75/237,656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,303.86

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