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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,283.24, 355,530.78 and 167,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,283.24, 355,530.78 and 167,014.76 is: 250,244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,283.24 : 355,530.78 = 167,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,283.24/355,530.78 = 167,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,283.24x = 355,530.78 × 167,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,283.24x = 59,378,887,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,378,887,894.31/237,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,244.76

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