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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,722.24, 329,441.97 and 131,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,722.24, 329,441.97 and 131,297.73 is: 181,193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,722.24 : 329,441.97 = 131,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,722.24/329,441.97 = 131,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,722.24x = 329,441.97 × 131,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,722.24x = 43,254,982,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,254,982,827.73/238,722.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,193.77

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