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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,619.38, 329,294.96 and 131,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,619.38, 329,294.96 and 131,191.24 is: 181,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,619.38 : 329,294.96 = 131,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,619.38/329,294.96 = 131,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,619.38x = 329,294.96 × 131,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,619.38x = 43,200,614,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,614,128.15/238,619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,044.03

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