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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,669.28, 329,360.58 and 131,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,669.28, 329,360.58 and 131,238.44 is: 181,107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,669.28 : 329,360.58 = 131,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,669.28/329,360.58 = 131,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,669.28x = 329,360.58 × 131,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,669.28x = 43,224,768,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,224,768,716.70/238,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,107.38

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