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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,649.59, 329,337.66 and 131,226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,649.59, 329,337.66 and 131,226.55 is: 181,093.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,649.59 : 329,337.66 = 131,226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,649.59/329,337.66 = 131,226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,649.59x = 329,337.66 × 131,226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,649.59x = 43,217,844,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217,844,906.87/238,649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,093.31

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