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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,993.22, 329,820.03 and 131,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,993.22, 329,820.03 and 131,573.25 is: 181,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,993.22 : 329,820.03 = 131,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,993.22/329,820.03 = 131,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,993.22x = 329,820.03 × 131,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,993.22x = 43,395,493,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395,493,262.20/238,993.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,576.26

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