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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,922.24, 329,712.84 and 131,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,922.24, 329,712.84 and 131,500 is: 181,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,922.24 : 329,712.84 = 131,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,922.24/329,712.84 = 131,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,922.24x = 329,712.84 × 131,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,922.24x = 43,357,238,460
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,357,238,460/238,922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,470.08

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