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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,435.72, 329,142.18 and 160,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,435.72, 329,142.18 and 160,928.20 is: 222,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,435.72 : 329,142.18 = 160,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,435.72/329,142.18 = 160,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,435.72x = 329,142.18 × 160,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,435.72x = 52,968,258,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,968,258,571.48/238,435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,149.01

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