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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,642.27, 329,327.57 and 131,219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,642.27, 329,327.57 and 131,219.22 is: 181,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,642.27 : 329,327.57 = 131,219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,642.27/329,327.57 = 131,219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,642.27x = 329,327.57 × 131,219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,642.27x = 43,214,106,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214,106,859.90/238,642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,083.20

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