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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,590.04, 329,254.14 and 131,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,590.04, 329,254.14 and 131,167 is: 181,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,590.04 : 329,254.14 = 131,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,590.04/329,254.14 = 131,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,590.04x = 329,254.14 × 131,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,590.04x = 43,187,277,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,187,277,781.38/238,590.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,010.40

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