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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,668.63, 329,371.18 and 131,246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,668.63, 329,371.18 and 131,246.83 is: 181,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,668.63 : 329,371.18 = 131,246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,668.63/329,371.18 = 131,246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,668.63x = 329,371.18 × 131,246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,668.63x = 43,228,923,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228,923,351.96/238,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,125.29

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