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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,125.80, 355,293.76 and 166,857.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,125.80, 355,293.76 and 166,857.48 is: 250,008.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,125.80 : 355,293.76 = 166,857.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,125.80/355,293.76 = 166,857.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,125.80x = 355,293.76 × 166,857.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,125.80x = 59,283,421,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,283,421,453.32/237,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,008.31

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