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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,240.30, 355,466.72 and 166,971.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,240.30, 355,466.72 and 166,971.98 is: 250,180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,240.30 : 355,466.72 = 166,971.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,240.30/355,466.72 = 166,971.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,240.30x = 355,466.72 × 166,971.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,240.30x = 59,352,982,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,352,982,062.51/237,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,180.86

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