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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,606.20, 329,262.57 and 131,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,606.20, 329,262.57 and 131,176.17 is: 181,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,606.20 : 329,262.57 = 131,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,606.20/329,262.57 = 131,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,606.20x = 329,262.57 × 131,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,606.20x = 43,191,402,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191,402,856.96/238,606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,015.43

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