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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,639.77, 329,323.73 and 131,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,639.77, 329,323.73 and 131,216.56 is: 181,079.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,639.77 : 329,323.73 = 131,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,639.77/329,323.73 = 131,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,639.77x = 329,323.73 × 131,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,639.77x = 43,212,725,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,212,725,497.58/238,639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,079.31

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