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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,637.99, 329,311.99 and 131,207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,637.99, 329,311.99 and 131,207.18 is: 181,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,637.99 : 329,311.99 = 131,207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,637.99/329,311.99 = 131,207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,637.99x = 329,311.99 × 131,207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,637.99x = 43,208,097,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,208,097,548.09/238,637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,061.27

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