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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,234.52, 355,458.10 and 166,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,234.52, 355,458.10 and 166,966.22 is: 250,172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,234.52 : 355,458.10 = 166,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,234.52/355,458.10 = 166,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,234.52x = 355,458.10 × 166,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,234.52x = 59,349,495,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,495,325.38/237,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,172.26

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