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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,783.34, 357,669.57 and 163,550.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,783.34, 357,669.57 and 163,550.54 is: 244,979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,783.34 : 357,669.57 = 163,550.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,783.34/357,669.57 = 163,550.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,783.34x = 357,669.57 × 163,550.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,783.34x = 58,497,052,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497,052,822.56/238,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,979.62

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