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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,870.60, 329,613.78 and 163,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,870.60, 329,613.78 and 163,529.80 is: 225,652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,870.60 : 329,613.78 = 163,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,870.60/329,613.78 = 163,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,870.60x = 329,613.78 × 163,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,870.60x = 53,901,675,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901,675,520.64/238,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,652.20

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