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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,230.26, 355,451.72 and 166,961.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,230.26, 355,451.72 and 166,961.95 is: 250,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,230.26 : 355,451.72 = 166,961.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,230.26/355,451.72 = 166,961.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,230.26x = 355,451.72 × 166,961.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,230.26x = 59,346,912,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346,912,302.05/237,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,165.86

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