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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.28, 355,606.80 and 166,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.28, 355,606.80 and 166,868.32 is: 250,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.28 : 355,606.80 = 166,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.28/355,606.80 = 166,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.28x = 355,606.80 × 166,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.28x = 59,339,509,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,509,296.58/237,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,026.08

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