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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,608.70, 329,266.02 and 131,178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,608.70, 329,266.02 and 131,178.67 is: 181,018.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,608.70 : 329,266.02 = 131,178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,608.70/329,266.02 = 131,178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,608.70x = 329,266.02 × 131,178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,608.70x = 43,192,678,579.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,192,678,579.79/238,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,018.88

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