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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,675.29, 329,360.63 and 131,249.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,675.29, 329,360.63 and 131,249.85 is: 181,118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,675.29 : 329,360.63 = 131,249.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,675.29/329,360.63 = 131,249.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,675.29x = 329,360.63 × 131,249.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,675.29x = 43,228,532,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228,532,627.16/238,675.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,118.59

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