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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,517.91, 328,807.89 and 166,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,517.91, 328,807.89 and 166,674.96 is: 229,769.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,517.91 : 328,807.89 = 166,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,517.91/328,807.89 = 166,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,517.91x = 328,807.89 × 166,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,517.91x = 54,804,041,913.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,804,041,913.43/238,517.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,769.08

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