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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,597.11, 329,270.29 and 131,169.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,597.11, 329,270.29 and 131,169.85 is: 181,017.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,597.11 : 329,270.29 = 131,169.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,597.11/329,270.29 = 131,169.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,597.11x = 329,270.29 × 131,169.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,597.11x = 43,190,333,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190,333,397.66/238,597.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,017.84

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