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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,621.76, 329,300.28 and 131,192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,621.76, 329,300.28 and 131,192.54 is: 181,046.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,621.76 : 329,300.28 = 131,192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,621.76/329,300.28 = 131,192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,621.76x = 329,300.28 × 131,192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,621.76x = 43,201,740,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,740,155.91/238,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,046.94

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