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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,617.38, 329,292.20 and 131,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,617.38, 329,292.20 and 131,189.24 is: 181,041.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,617.38 : 329,292.20 = 131,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,617.38/329,292.20 = 131,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,617.38x = 329,292.20 × 131,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,617.38x = 43,199,593,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,199,593,455.93/238,617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,041.27

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