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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,851.76, 356,837.14 and 167,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,851.76, 356,837.14 and 167,867.76 is: 251,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,851.76 : 356,837.14 = 167,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,851.76/356,837.14 = 167,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,851.76x = 356,837.14 × 167,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,851.76x = 59,901,451,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,901,451,376.61/237,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,843.63

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