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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,699.52, 329,406.18 and 131,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,699.52, 329,406.18 and 131,276.24 is: 181,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,699.52 : 329,406.18 = 131,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,699.52/329,406.18 = 131,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,699.52x = 329,406.18 × 131,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,699.52x = 43,243,204,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243,204,743.16/238,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,161.67

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