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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,594.85, 329,267.18 and 131,167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,594.85, 329,267.18 and 131,167.59 is: 181,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,594.85 : 329,267.18 = 131,167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,594.85/329,267.18 = 131,167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,594.85x = 329,267.18 × 131,167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,594.85x = 43,189,180,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,189,180,822.05/238,594.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,014.72

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