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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,603.82, 329,268.90 and 131,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,603.82, 329,268.90 and 131,172.88 is: 181,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,603.82 : 329,268.90 = 131,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,603.82/329,268.90 = 131,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,603.82x = 329,268.90 × 131,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,603.82x = 43,191,149,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,149,907.43/238,603.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,016.17

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