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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,687.52, 356,136 and 167,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,687.52, 356,136 and 167,418.40 is: 250,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,687.52 : 356,136 = 167,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,687.52/356,136 = 167,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,687.52x = 356,136 × 167,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,687.52x = 59,623,719,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,623,719,302.40/237,687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,849.18

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