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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,848.76, 356,832.63 and 167,864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,848.76, 356,832.63 and 167,864.76 is: 251,839.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,848.76 : 356,832.63 = 167,864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,848.76/356,832.63 = 167,864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,848.76x = 356,832.63 × 167,864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,848.76x = 59,899,623,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,899,623,795.12/237,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,839.13

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