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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,095.81, 356,956.47 and 162,988.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,095.81, 356,956.47 and 162,988.29 is: 244,354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,095.81 : 356,956.47 = 162,988.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,095.81/356,956.47 = 162,988.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,095.81x = 356,956.47 × 162,988.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,095.81x = 58,179,724,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179,724,649.74/238,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,354.26

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