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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,622.01, 329,300.63 and 131,192.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,622.01, 329,300.63 and 131,192.79 is: 181,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,622.01 : 329,300.63 = 131,192.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,622.01/329,300.63 = 131,192.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,622.01x = 329,300.63 × 131,192.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,622.01x = 43,201,868,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,868,398.46/238,622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,047.29

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