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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,650.10, 329,337.07 and 131,227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,650.10, 329,337.07 and 131,227.09 is: 181,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,650.10 : 329,337.07 = 131,227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,650.10/329,337.07 = 131,227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,650.10x = 329,337.07 × 131,227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,650.10x = 43,217,946,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,217,946,764.49/238,650.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,093.35

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