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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,750.56, 327,544.35 and 166,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,750.56, 327,544.35 and 166,016.96 is: 228,718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,750.56 : 327,544.35 = 166,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,750.56/327,544.35 = 166,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,750.56x = 327,544.35 × 166,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,750.56x = 54,377,917,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,377,917,252.18/237,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,718.36

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