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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,233.77, 355,456.98 and 166,965.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,233.77, 355,456.98 and 166,965.46 is: 250,171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,233.77 : 355,456.98 = 166,965.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,233.77/355,456.98 = 166,965.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,233.77x = 355,456.98 × 166,965.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,233.77x = 59,349,037,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,037,287.27/237,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,171.12

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