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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,767.20, 328,223.44 and 166,427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,767.20, 328,223.44 and 166,427.26 is: 229,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,767.20 : 328,223.44 = 166,427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,767.20/328,223.44 = 166,427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,767.20x = 328,223.44 × 166,427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,767.20x = 54,625,327,174.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,625,327,174.45/237,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,742.91

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