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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,514.41, 328,803.06 and 166,671.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,514.41, 328,803.06 and 166,671.46 is: 229,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,514.41 : 328,803.06 = 166,671.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,514.41/328,803.06 = 166,671.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,514.41x = 328,803.06 × 166,671.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,514.41x = 54,802,086,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,086,062.67/238,514.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,764.26

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