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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,648.59, 329,336.28 and 131,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,648.59, 329,336.28 and 131,225.55 is: 181,091.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,648.59 : 329,336.28 = 131,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,648.59/329,336.28 = 131,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,648.59x = 329,336.28 × 131,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,648.59x = 43,217,334,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217,334,477.95/238,648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,091.93

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