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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,612.24, 329,276.49 and 131,181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,612.24, 329,276.49 and 131,181.49 is: 181,025.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,612.24 : 329,276.49 = 131,181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,612.24/329,276.49 = 131,181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,612.24x = 329,276.49 × 131,181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,612.24x = 43,194,980,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194,980,580.17/238,612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,025.84

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