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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,811.52, 356,776.80 and 167,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,811.52, 356,776.80 and 167,827.52 is: 251,783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,811.52 : 356,776.80 = 167,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,811.52/356,776.80 = 167,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,811.52x = 356,776.80 × 167,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,811.52x = 59,876,965,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,876,965,537.54/237,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,783.28

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