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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,501.36, 329,152.07 and 162,189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,501.36, 329,152.07 and 162,189.74 is: 223,835.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,501.36 : 329,152.07 = 162,189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,501.36/329,152.07 = 162,189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,501.36x = 329,152.07 × 162,189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,501.36x = 53,385,089,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,385,089,882.12/238,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,835.58

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