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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,847.46, 329,756.77 and 164,384.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,847.46, 329,756.77 and 164,384.23 is: 226,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,847.46 : 329,756.77 = 164,384.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,847.46/329,756.77 = 164,384.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,847.46x = 329,756.77 × 164,384.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,847.46x = 54,206,812,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206,812,723.74/238,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,951.60

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