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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,667.04, 329,349.24 and 131,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,667.04, 329,349.24 and 131,241.60 is: 181,107.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,667.04 : 329,349.24 = 131,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,667.04/329,349.24 = 131,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,667.04x = 329,349.24 × 131,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,667.04x = 43,224,321,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224,321,216.38/238,667.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,107.21

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