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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,599.36, 329,273.39 and 131,172.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,599.36, 329,273.39 and 131,172.10 is: 181,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,599.36 : 329,273.39 = 131,172.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,599.36/329,273.39 = 131,172.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,599.36x = 329,273.39 × 131,172.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,599.36x = 43,191,481,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,481,545.17/238,599.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,020.94

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