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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,285.24, 355,533.78 and 167,016.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,285.24, 355,533.78 and 167,016.76 is: 250,247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,285.24 : 355,533.78 = 167,016.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,285.24/355,533.78 = 167,016.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,285.24x = 355,533.78 × 167,016.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,285.24x = 59,380,100,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,380,100,006.15/237,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,247.76

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