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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,282.24, 355,529.28 and 167,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,282.24, 355,529.28 and 167,013.76 is: 250,243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,282.24 : 355,529.28 = 167,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,282.24/355,529.28 = 167,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,282.24x = 355,529.28 × 167,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,282.24x = 59,378,281,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,378,281,842.89/237,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,243.26

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