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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,644.40, 329,330.51 and 131,221.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,644.40, 329,330.51 and 131,221.35 is: 181,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,644.40 : 329,330.51 = 131,221.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,644.40/329,330.51 = 131,221.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,644.40x = 329,330.51 × 131,221.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,644.40x = 43,215,194,118.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,194,118.39/238,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,086.14

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