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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,954.32, 329,754.33 and 131,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,954.32, 329,754.33 and 131,522.04 is: 181,498.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,954.32 : 329,754.33 = 131,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,954.32/329,754.33 = 131,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,954.32x = 329,754.33 × 131,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,954.32x = 43,369,962,180.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,369,962,180.43/238,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,498.97

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