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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,510.08, 328,797.18 and 166,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,510.08, 328,797.18 and 166,667.04 is: 229,758.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,510.08 : 328,797.18 = 166,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,510.08/328,797.18 = 166,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,510.08x = 328,797.18 × 166,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,510.08x = 54,799,652,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,799,652,750.95/238,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,758.23

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