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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,822.91, 329,575.61 and 131,390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,822.91, 329,575.61 and 131,390.64 is: 181,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,822.91 : 329,575.61 = 131,390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,822.91/329,575.61 = 131,390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,822.91x = 329,575.61 × 131,390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,822.91x = 43,303,149,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,303,149,669.34/238,822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,319.08

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