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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,600.61, 329,275.12 and 131,173.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,600.61, 329,275.12 and 131,173.35 is: 181,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,600.61 : 329,275.12 = 131,173.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,600.61/329,275.12 = 131,173.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,600.61x = 329,275.12 × 131,173.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,600.61x = 43,192,120,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192,120,562.05/238,600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,022.67

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