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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,668.28, 329,359.20 and 131,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,668.28, 329,359.20 and 131,237.44 is: 181,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,668.28 : 329,359.20 = 131,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,668.28/329,359.20 = 131,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,668.28x = 329,359.20 × 131,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,668.28x = 43,224,258,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224,258,248.45/238,668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,106.00

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