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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,947.88, 329,398.98 and 167,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,947.88, 329,398.98 and 167,104.36 is: 230,359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,947.88 : 329,398.98 = 167,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,947.88/329,398.98 = 167,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,947.88x = 329,398.98 × 167,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,947.88x = 55,044,005,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,044,005,737.55/238,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,359.88

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