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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,618.38, 329,293.58 and 131,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,618.38, 329,293.58 and 131,190.24 is: 181,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,618.38 : 329,293.58 = 131,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,618.38/329,293.58 = 131,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,618.38x = 329,293.58 × 131,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,618.38x = 43,200,103,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,103,790.66/238,618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,042.65

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