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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,385.22, 356,987.33 and 163,245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,385.22, 356,987.33 and 163,245.36 is: 244,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,385.22 : 356,987.33 = 163,245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,385.22/356,987.33 = 163,245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,385.22x = 356,987.33 × 163,245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,385.22x = 58,276,525,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276,525,201.29/238,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,463.67

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