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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,567.20, 328,875.24 and 166,723.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,567.20, 328,875.24 and 166,723.96 is: 229,836.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,567.20 : 328,875.24 = 166,723.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,567.20/328,875.24 = 166,723.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,567.20x = 328,875.24 × 166,723.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,567.20x = 54,831,382,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,831,382,358.75/238,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,836.22

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