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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,792.46, 329,503.57 and 161,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,792.46, 329,503.57 and 161,436.32 is: 222,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,792.46 : 329,503.57 = 161,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,792.46/329,503.57 = 161,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,792.46x = 329,503.57 × 161,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,792.46x = 53,193,842,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,193,842,479.50/238,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,761.82

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