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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,601.88, 329,270.85 and 131,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,601.88, 329,270.85 and 131,173.74 is: 181,019.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,601.88 : 329,270.85 = 131,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,601.88/329,270.85 = 131,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,601.88x = 329,270.85 × 131,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,601.88x = 43,191,688,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,688,867.48/238,601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,019.90

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