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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,902.24, 329,685.14 and 131,472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,902.24, 329,685.14 and 131,472.28 is: 181,431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,902.24 : 329,685.14 = 131,472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,902.24/329,685.14 = 131,472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,902.24x = 329,685.14 × 131,472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,902.24x = 43,344,457,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344,457,037.92/238,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,431.77

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