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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,814.40, 358,221.60 and 168,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,814.40, 358,221.60 and 168,830.40 is: 253,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,814.40 : 358,221.60 = 168,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,814.40/358,221.60 = 168,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,814.40x = 358,221.60 × 168,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,814.40x = 60,478,696,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,478,696,016.64/238,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,245.60

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