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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,233.52, 355,456.60 and 166,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,233.52, 355,456.60 and 166,965.20 is: 250,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,233.52 : 355,456.60 = 166,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,233.52/355,456.60 = 166,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,233.52x = 355,456.60 × 166,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,233.52x = 59,348,882,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,348,882,310.32/237,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,170.73

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