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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,844.16, 329,612.88 and 131,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,844.16, 329,612.88 and 131,422.08 is: 181,366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,844.16 : 329,612.88 = 131,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,844.16/329,612.88 = 131,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,844.16x = 329,612.88 × 131,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,844.16x = 43,318,410,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318,410,284.39/238,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,366.84

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