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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,671.63, 329,375.33 and 131,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,671.63, 329,375.33 and 131,249.84 is: 181,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,671.63 : 329,375.33 = 131,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,671.63/329,375.33 = 131,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,671.63x = 329,375.33 × 131,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,671.63x = 43,230,457,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,230,457,059.32/238,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,129.43

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