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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,516.92, 328,806.50 and 166,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,516.92, 328,806.50 and 166,673.96 is: 229,767.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,516.92 : 328,806.50 = 166,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,516.92/328,806.50 = 166,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,516.92x = 328,806.50 × 166,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,516.92x = 54,803,481,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,803,481,428.74/238,516.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,767.69

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