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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,845.77, 328,331.82 and 166,505.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,845.77, 328,331.82 and 166,505.83 is: 229,851.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,845.77 : 328,331.82 = 166,505.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,845.77/328,331.82 = 166,505.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,845.77x = 328,331.82 × 166,505.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,845.77x = 54,669,162,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669,162,204.51/237,845.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,851.31

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