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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,388.22, 356,991.83 and 163,248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,388.22, 356,991.83 and 163,248.36 is: 244,468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,388.22 : 356,991.83 = 163,248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,388.22/356,991.83 = 163,248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,388.22x = 356,991.83 × 163,248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,388.22x = 58,278,330,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,278,330,780.90/238,388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,468.17

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