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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,849.76, 356,834.14 and 167,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,849.76, 356,834.14 and 167,865.76 is: 251,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,849.76 : 356,834.14 = 167,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,849.76/356,834.14 = 167,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,849.76x = 356,834.14 × 167,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,849.76x = 59,900,234,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,900,234,105.05/237,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,840.63

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