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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,513.91, 328,802.37 and 166,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,513.91, 328,802.37 and 166,670.96 is: 229,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,513.91 : 328,802.37 = 166,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,513.91/328,802.37 = 166,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,513.91x = 328,802.37 × 166,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,513.91x = 54,801,806,658.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,801,806,658.18/238,513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,763.57

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