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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,794.95, 329,525.12 and 131,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,794.95, 329,525.12 and 131,362.22 is: 181,273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,794.95 : 329,525.12 = 131,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,794.95/329,525.12 = 131,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,794.95x = 329,525.12 × 131,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,794.95x = 43,287,152,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,287,152,461.18/238,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,273.31

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