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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,620.92, 329,299.07 and 131,191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,620.92, 329,299.07 and 131,191.70 is: 181,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,620.92 : 329,299.07 = 131,191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,620.92/329,299.07 = 131,191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,620.92x = 329,299.07 × 131,191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,620.92x = 43,201,302,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,302,499.27/238,620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,045.75

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