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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,882.70, 356,884.80 and 167,898.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,882.70, 356,884.80 and 167,898.70 is: 251,890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,882.70 : 356,884.80 = 167,898.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,882.70/356,884.80 = 167,898.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,882.70x = 356,884.80 × 167,898.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,882.70x = 59,920,493,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,920,493,969.76/237,882.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,890.93

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