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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,624.38, 329,301.86 and 131,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,624.38, 329,301.86 and 131,196.24 is: 181,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,624.38 : 329,301.86 = 131,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,624.38/329,301.86 = 131,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,624.38x = 329,301.86 × 131,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,624.38x = 43,203,165,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203,165,857.01/238,624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,050.93

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