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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,622.76, 329,301.63 and 131,193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,622.76, 329,301.63 and 131,193.59 is: 181,048.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,622.76 : 329,301.63 = 131,193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,622.76/329,301.63 = 131,193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,622.76x = 329,301.63 × 131,193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,622.76x = 43,202,261,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202,261,386.04/238,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,048.37

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