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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,613.96, 329,284.31 and 131,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,613.96, 329,284.31 and 131,183.06 is: 181,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,613.96 : 329,284.31 = 131,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,613.96/329,284.31 = 131,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,613.96x = 329,284.31 × 131,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,613.96x = 43,196,521,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,521,093.45/238,613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,030.99

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