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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,601.80, 329,276.77 and 131,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,601.80, 329,276.77 and 131,174.54 is: 181,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,601.80 : 329,276.77 = 131,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,601.80/329,276.77 = 131,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,601.80x = 329,276.77 × 131,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,601.80x = 43,192,726,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192,726,863.12/238,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,024.31

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