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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,630.14, 329,301.18 and 131,199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,630.14, 329,301.18 and 131,199.35 is: 181,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,630.14 : 329,301.18 = 131,199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,630.14/329,301.18 = 131,199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,630.14x = 329,301.18 × 131,199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,630.14x = 43,204,099,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204,099,956.72/238,630.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,050.47

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