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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,822.92, 329,565.24 and 131,386.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,822.92, 329,565.24 and 131,386.14 is: 181,307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,822.92 : 329,565.24 = 131,386.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,822.92/329,565.24 = 131,386.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,822.92x = 329,565.24 × 131,386.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,822.92x = 43,300,304,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,304,761.77/238,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,307.16

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