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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,621.66, 329,300.10 and 131,192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,621.66, 329,300.10 and 131,192.44 is: 181,046.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,621.66 : 329,300.10 = 131,192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,621.66/329,300.10 = 131,192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,621.66x = 329,300.10 × 131,192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,621.66x = 43,201,682,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,682,787.99/238,621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,046.78

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