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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,226.69, 355,446.37 and 166,958.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,226.69, 355,446.37 and 166,958.38 is: 250,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,226.69 : 355,446.37 = 166,958.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,226.69/355,446.37 = 166,958.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,226.69x = 355,446.37 × 166,958.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,226.69x = 59,344,750,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,344,750,112.08/237,226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,160.51

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