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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,635.99, 329,314.71 and 131,205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,635.99, 329,314.71 and 131,205.08 is: 181,061.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,635.99 : 329,314.71 = 131,205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,635.99/329,314.71 = 131,205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,635.99x = 329,314.71 × 131,205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,635.99x = 43,207,764,186.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,207,764,186.03/238,635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,061.39

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