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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,552.84, 329,203.02 and 131,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,552.84, 329,203.02 and 131,122 is: 180,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,552.84 : 329,203.02 = 131,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,552.84/329,203.02 = 131,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,552.84x = 329,203.02 × 131,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,552.84x = 43,165,758,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165,758,388.44/238,552.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,948.42

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