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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,668.29, 329,350.97 and 131,242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,668.29, 329,350.97 and 131,242.85 is: 181,108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,668.29 : 329,350.97 = 131,242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,668.29/329,350.97 = 131,242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,668.29x = 329,350.97 × 131,242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,668.29x = 43,224,959,296.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224,959,296.85/238,668.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,108.93

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