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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,337.28, 355,612.80 and 166,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,337.28, 355,612.80 and 166,872.32 is: 250,032.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,337.28 : 355,612.80 = 166,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,337.28/355,612.80 = 166,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,337.28x = 355,612.80 × 166,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,337.28x = 59,341,932,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,341,932,957.70/237,337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,032.08

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