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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,126.80, 355,295.26 and 166,858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,126.80, 355,295.26 and 166,858.48 is: 250,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,126.80 : 355,295.26 = 166,858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,126.80/355,295.26 = 166,858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,126.80x = 355,295.26 × 166,858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,126.80x = 59,284,027,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,284,027,034.80/237,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,009.81

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