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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,231.52, 355,453.61 and 166,963.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,231.52, 355,453.61 and 166,963.21 is: 250,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,231.52 : 355,453.61 = 166,963.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,231.52/355,453.61 = 166,963.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,231.52x = 355,453.61 × 166,963.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,231.52x = 59,347,674,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,347,674,008.24/237,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,167.75

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