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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,869.92, 329,471.88 and 162,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,869.92, 329,471.88 and 162,344.10 is: 223,920.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,869.92 : 329,471.88 = 162,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,869.92/329,471.88 = 162,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,869.92x = 329,471.88 × 162,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,869.92x = 53,487,815,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,487,815,833.91/238,869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,920.27

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