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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,873.92, 329,477.40 and 162,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,873.92, 329,477.40 and 162,348.10 is: 223,925.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,873.92 : 329,477.40 = 162,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,873.92/329,477.40 = 162,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,873.92x = 329,477.40 × 162,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,873.92x = 53,490,029,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,490,029,882.94/238,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,925.78

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