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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,604.82, 329,270.28 and 131,173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,604.82, 329,270.28 and 131,173.88 is: 181,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,604.82 : 329,270.28 = 131,173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,604.82/329,270.28 = 131,173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,604.82x = 329,270.28 × 131,173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,604.82x = 43,191,660,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,660,196.29/238,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,017.55

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