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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,699.48, 329,398.71 and 131,269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,699.48, 329,398.71 and 131,269.51 is: 181,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,699.48 : 329,398.71 = 131,269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,699.48/329,398.71 = 131,269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,699.48x = 329,398.71 × 131,269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,699.48x = 43,240,008,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,008,079.83/238,699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,148.31

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