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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,737.52, 328,182.30 and 166,397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,737.52, 328,182.30 and 166,397.58 is: 229,701.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,737.52 : 328,182.30 = 166,397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,737.52/328,182.30 = 166,397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,737.52x = 328,182.30 × 166,397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,737.52x = 54,608,740,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,608,740,518.83/237,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,701.82

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