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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,616.13, 329,290.47 and 131,187.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,616.13, 329,290.47 and 131,187.99 is: 181,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,616.13 : 329,290.47 = 131,187.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,616.13/329,290.47 = 131,187.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,616.13x = 329,290.47 × 131,187.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,616.13x = 43,198,954,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198,954,885.46/238,616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,039.54

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