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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,991.60, 355,093.72 and 166,723.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,991.60, 355,093.72 and 166,723.28 is: 249,807.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,991.60 : 355,093.72 = 166,723.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,991.60/355,093.72 = 166,723.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,991.60x = 355,093.72 × 166,723.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,991.60x = 59,202,389,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,202,389,705.80/236,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,807.97

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