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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,644.72, 329,338.17 and 131,222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,644.72, 329,338.17 and 131,222.97 is: 181,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,644.72 : 329,338.17 = 131,222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,644.72/329,338.17 = 131,222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,644.72x = 329,338.17 × 131,222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,644.72x = 43,216,732,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216,732,801.76/238,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,092.35

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