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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,611.24, 329,275.11 and 131,180.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,611.24, 329,275.11 and 131,180.49 is: 181,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,611.24 : 329,275.11 = 131,180.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,611.24/329,275.11 = 131,180.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,611.24x = 329,275.11 × 131,180.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,611.24x = 43,194,470,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194,470,274.60/238,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,024.46

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