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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,954.56, 329,754.68 and 131,522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,954.56, 329,754.68 and 131,522.28 is: 181,499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,954.56 : 329,754.68 = 131,522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,954.56/329,754.68 = 131,522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,954.56x = 329,754.68 × 131,522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,954.56x = 43,370,086,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,370,086,696.66/238,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,499.31

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