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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,922.65, 329,701.35 and 131,489.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,922.65, 329,701.35 and 131,489.92 is: 181,449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,922.65 : 329,701.35 = 131,489.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,922.65/329,701.35 = 131,489.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,922.65x = 329,701.35 × 131,489.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,922.65x = 43,352,404,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,404,135.39/238,922.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,449.54

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