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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,586.04, 329,248.62 and 131,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,586.04, 329,248.62 and 131,163 is: 181,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,586.04 : 329,248.62 = 131,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,586.04/329,248.62 = 131,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,586.04x = 329,248.62 × 131,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,586.04x = 43,185,236,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185,236,745.06/238,586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,004.88

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