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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,500.49, 329,150.88 and 162,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,500.49, 329,150.88 and 162,188.88 is: 223,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,500.49 : 329,150.88 = 162,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,500.49/329,150.88 = 162,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,500.49x = 329,150.88 × 162,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,500.49x = 53,384,612,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,384,612,578.21/238,500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,834.39

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