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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,995.22, 329,822.79 and 131,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,995.22, 329,822.79 and 131,575.25 is: 181,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,995.22 : 329,822.79 = 131,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,995.22/329,822.79 = 131,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,995.22x = 329,822.79 × 131,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,995.22x = 43,396,516,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396,516,049.95/238,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,579.01

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