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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,233.48, 355,456.54 and 166,965.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,233.48, 355,456.54 and 166,965.17 is: 250,170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,233.48 : 355,456.54 = 166,965.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,233.48/355,456.54 = 166,965.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,233.48x = 355,456.54 × 166,965.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,233.48x = 59,348,859,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348,859,120.96/237,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,170.68

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