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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,598.11, 329,271.67 and 131,170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,598.11, 329,271.67 and 131,170.85 is: 181,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,598.11 : 329,271.67 = 131,170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,598.11/329,271.67 = 131,170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,598.11x = 329,271.67 × 131,170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,598.11x = 43,190,844,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190,844,834.82/238,598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,019.22

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