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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,699.90, 329,399.29 and 131,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,699.90, 329,399.29 and 131,269.93 is: 181,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,699.90 : 329,399.29 = 131,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,699.90/329,399.29 = 131,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,699.90x = 329,399.29 × 131,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,699.90x = 43,240,222,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,222,195.42/238,699.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,148.89

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