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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,514.91, 328,803.75 and 166,671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,514.91, 328,803.75 and 166,671.96 is: 229,764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,514.91 : 328,803.75 = 166,671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,514.91/328,803.75 = 166,671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,514.91x = 328,803.75 × 166,671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,514.91x = 54,802,365,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,365,467.85/238,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,764.95

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