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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,619.41, 329,297.00 and 131,190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,619.41, 329,297.00 and 131,190.19 is: 181,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,619.41 : 329,297.00 = 131,190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,619.41/329,297.00 = 131,190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,619.41x = 329,297.00 × 131,190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,619.41x = 43,200,534,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,534,517.24/238,619.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,043.68

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