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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,602.82, 329,267.52 and 131,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,602.82, 329,267.52 and 131,171.88 is: 181,014.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,602.82 : 329,267.52 = 131,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,602.82/329,267.52 = 131,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,602.82x = 329,267.52 × 131,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,602.82x = 43,190,639,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190,639,621.34/238,602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,014.79

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