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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,563.18, 328,869.72 and 166,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,563.18, 328,869.72 and 166,719.96 is: 229,830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,563.18 : 328,869.72 = 166,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,563.18/328,869.72 = 166,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,563.18x = 328,869.72 × 166,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,563.18x = 54,829,146,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,829,146,563.61/238,563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,830.72

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