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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,828.87, 356,302.21 and 170,221.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,828.87, 356,302.21 and 170,221.41 is: 255,016.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,828.87 : 356,302.21 = 170,221.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,828.87/356,302.21 = 170,221.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,828.87x = 356,302.21 × 170,221.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,828.87x = 60,650,262,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,650,262,365.25/237,828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,016.41

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