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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,646.59, 329,333.52 and 131,223.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,646.59, 329,333.52 and 131,223.55 is: 181,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,646.59 : 329,333.52 = 131,223.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,646.59/329,333.52 = 131,223.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,646.59x = 329,333.52 × 131,223.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,646.59x = 43,216,313,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,216,313,628.40/238,646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,089.17

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