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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,963.39, 328,446.63 and 161,609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,963.39, 328,446.63 and 161,609.73 is: 223,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,963.39 : 328,446.63 = 161,609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,963.39/328,446.63 = 161,609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,963.39x = 328,446.63 × 161,609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,963.39x = 53,080,171,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,171,193.71/237,963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,060.24

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