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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,359.36, 355,645.76 and 166,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,359.36, 355,645.76 and 166,894.40 is: 250,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,359.36 : 355,645.76 = 166,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,359.36/355,645.76 = 166,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,359.36x = 355,645.76 × 166,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,359.36x = 59,355,285,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,355,285,727.74/237,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,065.07

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