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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,773.07, 328,231.55 and 166,433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,773.07, 328,231.55 and 166,433.13 is: 229,751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,773.07 : 328,231.55 = 166,433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,773.07/328,231.55 = 166,433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,773.07x = 328,231.55 × 166,433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,773.07x = 54,628,604,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,628,604,231.25/237,773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,751.02

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