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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,651.09, 329,339.73 and 131,228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,651.09, 329,339.73 and 131,228.05 is: 181,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,651.09 : 329,339.73 = 131,228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,651.09/329,339.73 = 131,228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,651.09x = 329,339.73 × 131,228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,651.09x = 43,218,610,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218,610,555.43/238,651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,095.38

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