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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,597.41, 329,270.72 and 131,170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,597.41, 329,270.72 and 131,170.15 is: 181,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,597.41 : 329,270.72 = 131,170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,597.41/329,270.72 = 131,170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,597.41x = 329,270.72 × 131,170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,597.41x = 43,190,489,077.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190,489,077.16/238,597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,018.26

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