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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,637.74, 329,317.12 and 131,206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,637.74, 329,317.12 and 131,206.83 is: 181,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,637.74 : 329,317.12 = 131,206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,637.74/329,317.12 = 131,206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,637.74x = 329,317.12 × 131,206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,637.74x = 43,208,655,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,208,655,379.93/238,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,063.80

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