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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,573.21, 329,235.11 and 131,147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,573.21, 329,235.11 and 131,147.77 is: 180,986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,573.21 : 329,235.11 = 131,147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,573.21/329,235.11 = 131,147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,573.21x = 329,235.11 × 131,147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,573.21x = 43,178,449,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178,449,163.90/238,573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,986.16

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