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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,424.22, 329,033.30 and 131,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,424.22, 329,033.30 and 131,002.02 is: 180,787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,424.22 : 329,033.30 = 131,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,424.22/329,033.30 = 131,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,424.22x = 329,033.30 × 131,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,424.22x = 43,104,026,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104,026,292.26/238,424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,787.11

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