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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,872.92, 329,476.02 and 162,347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,872.92, 329,476.02 and 162,347.10 is: 223,924.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,872.92 : 329,476.02 = 162,347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,872.92/329,476.02 = 162,347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,872.92x = 329,476.02 × 162,347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,872.92x = 53,489,476,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489,476,366.54/238,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,924.40

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