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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,663.68, 329,363.04 and 131,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,663.68, 329,363.04 and 131,228.16 is: 181,098.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,663.68 : 329,363.04 = 131,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,663.68/329,363.04 = 131,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,663.68x = 329,363.04 × 131,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,663.68x = 43,221,705,711.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,221,705,711.21/238,663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,098.80

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