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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,601.78, 329,257.80 and 131,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,601.78, 329,257.80 and 131,151.14 is: 180,981.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,601.78 : 329,257.80 = 131,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,601.78/329,257.80 = 131,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,601.78x = 329,257.80 × 131,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,601.78x = 43,182,535,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,182,535,823.89/238,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,981.62

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