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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,647.24, 329,338.41 and 131,224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,647.24, 329,338.41 and 131,224.23 is: 181,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,647.24 : 329,338.41 = 131,224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,647.24/329,338.41 = 131,224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,647.24x = 329,338.41 × 131,224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,647.24x = 43,217,179,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217,179,261.67/238,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,092.31

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