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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,861.92, 329,621.22 and 131,421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,861.92, 329,621.22 and 131,421.90 is: 181,357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,861.92 : 329,621.22 = 131,421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,861.92/329,621.22 = 131,421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,861.92x = 329,621.22 × 131,421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,861.92x = 43,319,447,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,319,447,012.72/238,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,357.69

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