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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,670.32, 327,862.35 and 161,163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,670.32, 327,862.35 and 161,163.54 is: 222,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,670.32 : 327,862.35 = 161,163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,670.32/327,862.35 = 161,163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,670.32x = 327,862.35 × 161,163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,670.32x = 52,839,456,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,839,456,958.72/237,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,322.49

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