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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,613.21, 329,283.27 and 131,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,613.21, 329,283.27 and 131,182.30 is: 181,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,613.21 : 329,283.27 = 131,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,613.21/329,283.27 = 131,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,613.21x = 329,283.27 × 131,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,613.21x = 43,196,137,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,137,121.73/238,613.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,029.95

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