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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,973.22, 329,780.52 and 131,540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,973.22, 329,780.52 and 131,540.94 is: 181,525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,973.22 : 329,780.52 = 131,540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,973.22/329,780.52 = 131,540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,973.22x = 329,780.52 × 131,540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,973.22x = 43,379,639,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,379,639,594.49/238,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,525.11

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