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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,513.41, 328,801.68 and 166,670.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,513.41, 328,801.68 and 166,670.46 is: 229,762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,513.41 : 328,801.68 = 166,670.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,513.41/328,801.68 = 166,670.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,513.41x = 328,801.68 × 166,670.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,513.41x = 54,801,527,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,527,254.37/238,513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,762.88

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