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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,818.26, 356,786.79 and 167,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,818.26, 356,786.79 and 167,834.26 is: 251,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,818.26 : 356,786.79 = 167,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,818.26/356,786.79 = 167,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,818.26x = 356,786.79 × 167,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,818.26x = 59,881,046,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,881,046,877.43/237,818.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,793.31

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