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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,594.01, 329,266.01 and 131,166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,594.01, 329,266.01 and 131,166.74 is: 181,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,594.01 : 329,266.01 = 131,166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,594.01/329,266.01 = 131,166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,594.01x = 329,266.01 × 131,166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,594.01x = 43,188,750,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,188,750,275.59/238,594.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,013.56

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