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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,589.04, 329,252.76 and 131,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,589.04, 329,252.76 and 131,166 is: 181,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,589.04 : 329,252.76 = 131,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,589.04/329,252.76 = 131,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,589.04x = 329,252.76 × 131,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,589.04x = 43,186,767,518.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,186,767,518.16/238,589.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,009.02

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