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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,232.52, 355,455.10 and 166,964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,232.52, 355,455.10 and 166,964.21 is: 250,169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,232.52 : 355,455.10 = 166,964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,232.52/355,455.10 = 166,964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,232.52x = 355,455.10 × 166,964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,232.52x = 59,348,279,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348,279,961.97/237,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,169.24

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