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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,630.23, 329,301.29 and 131,199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,630.23, 329,301.29 and 131,199.43 is: 181,050.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,630.23 : 329,301.29 = 131,199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,630.23/329,301.29 = 131,199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,630.23x = 329,301.29 × 131,199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,630.23x = 43,204,141,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204,141,546.26/238,630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,050.58

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