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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,619.64, 329,295.30 and 131,191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,619.64, 329,295.30 and 131,191.50 is: 181,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,619.64 : 329,295.30 = 131,191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,619.64/329,295.30 = 131,191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,619.64x = 329,295.30 × 131,191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,619.64x = 43,200,744,349.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200,744,349.95/238,619.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,044.38

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