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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,239.38, 355,465.41 and 166,971.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,239.38, 355,465.41 and 166,971.07 is: 250,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,239.38 : 355,465.41 = 166,971.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,239.38/355,465.41 = 166,971.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,239.38x = 355,465.41 × 166,971.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,239.38x = 59,352,440,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,352,440,613.09/237,239.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,179.55

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