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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,822.85, 329,575.52 and 131,390.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,822.85, 329,575.52 and 131,390.57 is: 181,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,822.85 : 329,575.52 = 131,390.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,822.85/329,575.52 = 131,390.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,822.85x = 329,575.52 × 131,390.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,822.85x = 43,303,116,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303,116,583.26/238,822.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,318.98

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