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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,651.75, 329,330.99 and 131,221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,651.75, 329,330.99 and 131,221.03 is: 181,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,651.75 : 329,330.99 = 131,221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,651.75/329,330.99 = 131,221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,651.75x = 329,330.99 × 131,221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,651.75x = 43,215,151,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215,151,062.61/238,651.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,080.39

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