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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,653, 329,332.71 and 131,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,653, 329,332.71 and 131,222.28 is: 181,082.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,653 : 329,332.71 = 131,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,653/329,332.71 = 131,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,653x = 329,332.71 × 131,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,653x = 43,215,789,084.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,789,084.78/238,653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,082.11

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