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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,848.46, 329,758.15 and 164,385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,848.46, 329,758.15 and 164,385.23 is: 226,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,848.46 : 329,758.15 = 164,385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,848.46/329,758.15 = 164,385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,848.46x = 329,758.15 × 164,385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,848.46x = 54,207,369,332.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,207,369,332.12/238,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,952.98

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