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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,096.81, 356,957.97 and 162,989.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,096.81, 356,957.97 and 162,989.29 is: 244,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,096.81 : 356,957.97 = 162,989.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,096.81/356,957.97 = 162,989.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,096.81x = 356,957.97 × 162,989.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,096.81x = 58,180,326,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,326,090.14/238,096.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,355.76

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