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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,772.82, 328,231.22 and 166,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,772.82, 328,231.22 and 166,432.88 is: 229,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,772.82 : 328,231.22 = 166,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,772.82/328,231.22 = 166,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,772.82x = 328,231.22 × 166,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,772.82x = 54,628,467,238.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628,467,238.93/237,772.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,750.68

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