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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,622.66, 329,301.48 and 131,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,622.66, 329,301.48 and 131,193.44 is: 181,048.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,622.66 : 329,301.48 = 131,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,622.66/329,301.48 = 131,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,622.66x = 329,301.48 × 131,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,622.66x = 43,202,193,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202,193,958.29/238,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,048.16

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