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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,913.66, 358,370.06 and 163,806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,913.66, 358,370.06 and 163,806.10 is: 245,708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,913.66 : 358,370.06 = 163,806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,913.66/358,370.06 = 163,806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,913.66x = 358,370.06 × 163,806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,913.66x = 58,703,202,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,703,202,186.24/238,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,708.86

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