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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,125.76, 355,293.76 and 166,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,125.76, 355,293.76 and 166,857.44 is: 250,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,125.76 : 355,293.76 = 166,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,125.76/355,293.76 = 166,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,125.76x = 355,293.76 × 166,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,125.76x = 59,283,407,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,283,407,241.57/237,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,008.30

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