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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,600.11, 329,274.43 and 131,172.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,600.11, 329,274.43 and 131,172.85 is: 181,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,600.11 : 329,274.43 = 131,172.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,600.11/329,274.43 = 131,172.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,600.11x = 329,274.43 × 131,172.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,600.11x = 43,191,864,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,864,264.11/238,600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,021.98

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