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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,946.88, 329,397.60 and 167,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,946.88, 329,397.60 and 167,103.36 is: 230,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,946.88 : 329,397.60 = 167,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,946.88/329,397.60 = 167,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,946.88x = 329,397.60 × 167,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,946.88x = 55,043,445,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,043,445,735.94/238,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,358.50

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