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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,950.80, 358,426.20 and 164,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,950.80, 358,426.20 and 164,301.20 is: 246,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,950.80 : 358,426.20 = 164,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,950.80/358,426.20 = 164,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,950.80x = 358,426.20 × 164,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,950.80x = 58,889,854,771.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,889,854,771.44/238,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,451.80

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