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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,644.15, 329,330.16 and 131,221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,644.15, 329,330.16 and 131,221.11 is: 181,085.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,644.15 : 329,330.16 = 131,221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,644.15/329,330.16 = 131,221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,644.15x = 329,330.16 × 131,221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,644.15x = 43,215,069,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,069,151.68/238,644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,085.81

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