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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,660.94, 327,849.44 and 161,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,660.94, 327,849.44 and 161,154.16 is: 222,309.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,660.94 : 327,849.44 = 161,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,660.94/327,849.44 = 161,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,660.94x = 327,849.44 × 161,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,660.94x = 52,834,301,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,834,301,109.67/237,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,309.57

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