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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.97, 356,021.41 and 166,330.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.97, 356,021.41 and 166,330.27 is: 249,081.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.97 : 356,021.41 = 166,330.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.97/356,021.41 = 166,330.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.97x = 356,021.41 × 166,330.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.97x = 59,217,136,607.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,217,136,607.26/237,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,081.54

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