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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,868.32, 356,862 and 167,884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,868.32, 356,862 and 167,884.32 is: 251,868.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,868.32 : 356,862 = 167,884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,868.32/356,862 = 167,884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,868.32x = 356,862 × 167,884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,868.32x = 59,911,534,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,911,534,203.84/237,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,868.49

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