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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,235.28, 355,459.23 and 166,966.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,235.28, 355,459.23 and 166,966.97 is: 250,173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,235.28 : 355,459.23 = 166,966.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,235.28/355,459.23 = 166,966.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,235.28x = 355,459.23 × 166,966.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,235.28x = 59,349,948,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,349,948,814.34/237,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,173.37

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