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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,387.22, 356,990.33 and 163,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,387.22, 356,990.33 and 163,247.36 is: 244,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,387.22 : 356,990.33 = 163,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,387.22/356,990.33 = 163,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,387.22x = 356,990.33 × 163,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,387.22x = 58,277,728,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,277,728,918.03/238,387.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,466.67

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