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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,840.45, 329,217.31 and 181,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,840.45, 329,217.31 and 181,292.28 is: 249,893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,840.45 : 329,217.31 = 181,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,840.45/329,217.31 = 181,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,840.45x = 329,217.31 × 181,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,840.45x = 59,684,555,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,684,555,737.42/238,840.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,893.00

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