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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,909.20, 329,694.72 and 131,479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,909.20, 329,694.72 and 131,479.22 is: 181,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,909.20 : 329,694.72 = 131,479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,909.20/329,694.72 = 131,479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,909.20x = 329,694.72 × 131,479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,909.20x = 43,348,004,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,348,004,623.72/238,909.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,441.34

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