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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,665.72, 329,349.84 and 131,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,665.72, 329,349.84 and 131,229.36 is: 181,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,665.72 : 329,349.84 = 131,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,665.72/329,349.84 = 131,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,665.72x = 329,349.84 × 131,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,665.72x = 43,220,368,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220,368,719.30/238,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,091.65

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