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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,700.22, 329,414.76 and 131,278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,700.22, 329,414.76 and 131,278.56 is: 181,169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,700.22 : 329,414.76 = 131,278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,700.22/329,414.76 = 131,278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,700.22x = 329,414.76 × 131,278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,700.22x = 43,245,095,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245,095,335.55/238,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,169.06

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