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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,620.38, 329,296.34 and 131,192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,620.38, 329,296.34 and 131,192.24 is: 181,045.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,620.38 : 329,296.34 = 131,192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,620.38/329,296.34 = 131,192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,620.38x = 329,296.34 × 131,192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,620.38x = 43,201,124,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,124,468.40/238,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,045.41

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