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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,698.19, 329,396.94 and 131,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,698.19, 329,396.94 and 131,268.23 is: 181,146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,698.19 : 329,396.94 = 131,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,698.19/329,396.94 = 131,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,698.19x = 329,396.94 × 131,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,698.19x = 43,239,353,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239,353,281.22/238,698.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,146.55

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