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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,783.76, 356,735.16 and 167,799.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,783.76, 356,735.16 and 167,799.76 is: 251,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,783.76 : 356,735.16 = 167,799.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,783.76/356,735.16 = 167,799.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,783.76x = 356,735.16 × 167,799.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,783.76x = 59,860,074,231.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,860,074,231.56/237,783.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,741.64

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