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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,870.92, 329,473.26 and 162,345.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,870.92, 329,473.26 and 162,345.10 is: 223,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,870.92 : 329,473.26 = 162,345.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,870.92/329,473.26 = 162,345.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,870.92x = 329,473.26 × 162,345.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,870.92x = 53,488,369,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,488,369,342.03/238,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,921.64

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