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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,643.15, 329,328.78 and 131,220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,643.15, 329,328.78 and 131,220.11 is: 181,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,643.15 : 329,328.78 = 131,220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,643.15/329,328.78 = 131,220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,643.15x = 329,328.78 × 131,220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,643.15x = 43,214,557,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214,557,091.12/238,643.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,084.43

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