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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,854.52, 328,343.94 and 166,514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,854.52, 328,343.94 and 166,514.58 is: 229,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,854.52 : 328,343.94 = 166,514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,854.52/328,343.94 = 166,514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,854.52x = 328,343.94 × 166,514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,854.52x = 54,674,053,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,674,053,264.65/237,854.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,863.42

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