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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,842.76, 356,823.60 and 167,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,842.76, 356,823.60 and 167,858.76 is: 251,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,842.76 : 356,823.60 = 167,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,842.76/356,823.60 = 167,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,842.76x = 356,823.60 × 167,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,842.76x = 59,895,967,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,895,967,034.74/237,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,830.10

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