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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,361.36, 355,648.76 and 166,896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,361.36, 355,648.76 and 166,896.40 is: 250,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,361.36 : 355,648.76 = 166,896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,361.36/355,648.76 = 166,896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,361.36x = 355,648.76 × 166,896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,361.36x = 59,356,497,708.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,356,497,708.46/237,361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,068.07

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