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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,384.22, 356,985.83 and 163,244.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,384.22, 356,985.83 and 163,244.36 is: 244,462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,384.22 : 356,985.83 = 163,244.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,384.22/356,985.83 = 163,244.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,384.22x = 356,985.83 × 163,244.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,384.22x = 58,275,924,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,275,924,647.99/238,384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,462.18

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