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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,699.73, 329,399.06 and 131,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,699.73, 329,399.06 and 131,269.76 is: 181,148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,699.73 : 329,399.06 = 131,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,699.73/329,399.06 = 131,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,699.73x = 329,399.06 × 131,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,699.73x = 43,240,134,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,134,894.08/238,699.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,148.65

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