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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,229.26, 355,450.22 and 166,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,229.26, 355,450.22 and 166,960.95 is: 250,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,229.26 : 355,450.22 = 166,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,229.26/355,450.22 = 166,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,229.26x = 355,450.22 × 166,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,229.26x = 59,346,305,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346,305,806.42/237,229.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,164.36

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