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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,641.18, 329,326.06 and 131,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,641.18, 329,326.06 and 131,218.13 is: 181,081.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,641.18 : 329,326.06 = 131,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,641.18/329,326.06 = 131,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,641.18x = 329,326.06 × 131,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,641.18x = 43,213,549,937.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,213,549,937.59/238,641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,081.70

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