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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,386.22, 356,988.83 and 163,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,386.22, 356,988.83 and 163,246.36 is: 244,465.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,386.22 : 356,988.83 = 163,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,386.22/356,988.83 = 163,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,386.22x = 356,988.83 × 163,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,386.22x = 58,277,127,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,277,127,058.16/238,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,465.17

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