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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,622.26, 329,300.97 and 131,193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,622.26, 329,300.97 and 131,193.04 is: 181,047.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,622.26 : 329,300.97 = 131,193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,622.26/329,300.97 = 131,193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,622.26x = 329,300.97 × 131,193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,622.26x = 43,201,995,329.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,995,329.25/238,622.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,047.63

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