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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,631.64, 329,303.25 and 131,200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,631.64, 329,303.25 and 131,200.85 is: 181,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,631.64 : 329,303.25 = 131,200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,631.64/329,303.25 = 131,200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,631.64x = 329,303.25 × 131,200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,631.64x = 43,204,864,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204,864,661.25/238,631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,052.54

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