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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,515.41, 328,804.44 and 166,672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,515.41, 328,804.44 and 166,672.46 is: 229,765.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,515.41 : 328,804.44 = 166,672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,515.41/328,804.44 = 166,672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,515.41x = 328,804.44 × 166,672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,515.41x = 54,802,644,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,644,873.72/238,515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,765.64

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