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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,336.28, 355,611.30 and 166,871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,336.28, 355,611.30 and 166,871.32 is: 250,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,336.28 : 355,611.30 = 166,871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,336.28/355,611.30 = 166,871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,336.28x = 355,611.30 × 166,871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,336.28x = 59,341,327,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341,327,037.92/237,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,030.58

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