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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,750.06, 327,543.67 and 166,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,750.06, 327,543.67 and 166,016.46 is: 228,717.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,750.06 : 327,543.67 = 166,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,750.06/327,543.67 = 166,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,750.06x = 327,543.67 × 166,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,750.06x = 54,377,639,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377,639,758.73/237,750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,717.67

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