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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,846.51, 356,829.23 and 167,862.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,846.51, 356,829.23 and 167,862.51 is: 251,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,846.51 : 356,829.23 = 167,862.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,846.51/356,829.23 = 167,862.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,846.51x = 356,829.23 × 167,862.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,846.51x = 59,898,249,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,898,249,349.85/237,846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,835.73

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