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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,775.07, 328,234.32 and 166,435.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,775.07, 328,234.32 and 166,435.13 is: 229,753.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,775.07 : 328,234.32 = 166,435.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,775.07/328,234.32 = 166,435.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,775.07x = 328,234.32 × 166,435.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,775.07x = 54,629,722,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629,722,540.25/237,775.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,753.78

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