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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,615.04, 329,290.97 and 131,185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,615.04, 329,290.97 and 131,185.83 is: 181,037.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,615.04 : 329,290.97 = 131,185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,615.04/329,290.97 = 131,185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,615.04x = 329,290.97 × 131,185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,615.04x = 43,198,308,675.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198,308,675.53/238,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,037.66

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