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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,650.98, 329,338.29 and 131,227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,650.98, 329,338.29 and 131,227.97 is: 181,094.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,650.98 : 329,338.29 = 131,227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,650.98/329,338.29 = 131,227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,650.98x = 329,338.29 × 131,227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,650.98x = 43,218,395,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218,395,239.97/238,650.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,094.56

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