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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,853.76, 356,840.10 and 167,869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,853.76, 356,840.10 and 167,869.76 is: 251,846.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,853.76 : 356,840.10 = 167,869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,853.76/356,840.10 = 167,869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,853.76x = 356,840.10 × 167,869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,853.76x = 59,902,661,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,902,661,945.38/237,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,846.61

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