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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,050.91, 328,360.66 and 166,404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,050.91, 328,360.66 and 166,404.79 is: 229,534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,050.91 : 328,360.66 = 166,404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,050.91/328,360.66 = 166,404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,050.91x = 328,360.66 × 166,404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,050.91x = 54,640,786,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,640,786,671.56/238,050.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,534.04

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