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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,749.56, 327,542.97 and 166,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,749.56, 327,542.97 and 166,015.96 is: 228,716.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,749.56 : 327,542.97 = 166,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,749.56/327,542.97 = 166,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,749.56x = 327,542.97 × 166,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,749.56x = 54,377,360,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377,360,409.50/237,749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,716.98

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