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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,828.24, 356,301.27 and 170,220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,828.24, 356,301.27 and 170,220.78 is: 255,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,828.24 : 356,301.27 = 170,220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,828.24/356,301.27 = 170,220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,828.24x = 356,301.27 × 170,220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,828.24x = 60,649,880,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,649,880,094.39/237,828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,015.47

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