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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,994.22, 329,821.41 and 131,574.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,994.22, 329,821.41 and 131,574.25 is: 181,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,994.22 : 329,821.41 = 131,574.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,994.22/329,821.41 = 131,574.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,994.22x = 329,821.41 × 131,574.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,994.22x = 43,396,004,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396,004,654.69/238,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,577.63

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