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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,498.99, 329,148.81 and 162,187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,498.99, 329,148.81 and 162,187.38 is: 223,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,498.99 : 329,148.81 = 162,187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,498.99/329,148.81 = 162,187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,498.99x = 329,148.81 × 162,187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,498.99x = 53,383,783,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,783,124.02/238,498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,832.32

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