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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,417.92, 357,154.56 and 163,353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,417.92, 357,154.56 and 163,353.60 is: 244,706.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,417.92 : 357,154.56 = 163,353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,417.92/357,154.56 = 163,353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,417.92x = 357,154.56 × 163,353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,417.92x = 58,342,483,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342,483,132.42/238,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,706.79

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