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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,667.79, 329,350.28 and 131,242.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,667.79, 329,350.28 and 131,242.35 is: 181,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,667.79 : 329,350.28 = 131,242.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,667.79/329,350.28 = 131,242.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,667.79x = 329,350.28 × 131,242.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,667.79x = 43,224,704,064.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224,704,064.15/238,667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,108.24

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