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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,616.88, 329,291.51 and 131,188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,616.88, 329,291.51 and 131,188.74 is: 181,040.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,616.88 : 329,291.51 = 131,188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,616.88/329,291.51 = 131,188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,616.88x = 329,291.51 × 131,188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,616.88x = 43,199,337,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,199,337,633.65/238,616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,040.58

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