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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,601.30, 329,276.08 and 131,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,601.30, 329,276.08 and 131,174.04 is: 181,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,601.30 : 329,276.08 = 131,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,601.30/329,276.08 = 131,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,601.30x = 329,276.08 × 131,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,601.30x = 43,192,471,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192,471,714.65/238,601.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,023.62

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