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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,507.27, 329,160.23 and 162,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,507.27, 329,160.23 and 162,195.64 is: 223,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,507.27 : 329,160.23 = 162,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,507.27/329,160.23 = 162,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,507.27x = 329,160.23 × 162,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,507.27x = 53,388,354,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,388,354,167.40/238,507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,843.72

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