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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,248.82, 355,479.45 and 166,980.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,248.82, 355,479.45 and 166,980.42 is: 250,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,248.82 : 355,479.45 = 166,980.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,248.82/355,479.45 = 166,980.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,248.82x = 355,479.45 × 166,980.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,248.82x = 59,358,107,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,358,107,862.37/237,248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,193.48

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