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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,610.88, 329,283.23 and 131,182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,610.88, 329,283.23 and 131,182.74 is: 181,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,610.88 : 329,283.23 = 131,182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,610.88/329,283.23 = 131,182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,610.88x = 329,283.23 × 131,182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,610.88x = 43,196,275,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,275,691.54/238,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,032.30

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