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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,610.95, 329,284.24 and 131,187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,610.95, 329,284.24 and 131,187.94 is: 181,039.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,610.95 : 329,284.24 = 131,187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,610.95/329,284.24 = 131,187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,610.95x = 329,284.24 × 131,187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,610.95x = 43,198,119,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198,119,968.89/238,610.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,039.97

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