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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,669.59, 329,369.03 and 131,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,669.59, 329,369.03 and 131,245.52 is: 181,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,669.59 : 329,369.03 = 131,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,669.59/329,369.03 = 131,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,669.59x = 329,369.03 × 131,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,669.59x = 43,228,208,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228,208,541.60/238,669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,121.56

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