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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,484.04, 328,761.34 and 166,641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,484.04, 328,761.34 and 166,641.09 is: 229,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,484.04 : 328,761.34 = 166,641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,484.04/328,761.34 = 166,641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,484.04x = 328,761.34 × 166,641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,484.04x = 54,785,148,047.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,785,148,047.46/238,484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,722.49

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