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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,656.94, 327,843.92 and 161,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,656.94, 327,843.92 and 161,150.16 is: 222,304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,656.94 : 327,843.92 = 161,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,656.94/327,843.92 = 161,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,656.94x = 327,843.92 × 161,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,656.94x = 52,832,100,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,100,163.03/237,656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,304.05

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