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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,290.79, 328,659.07 and 161,868.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,290.79, 328,659.07 and 161,868.81 is: 223,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,290.79 : 328,659.07 = 161,868.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,290.79/328,659.07 = 161,868.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,290.79x = 328,659.07 × 161,868.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,290.79x = 53,199,652,556.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199,652,556.61/238,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,255.18

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