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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,700.01, 329,401.71 and 131,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,700.01, 329,401.71 and 131,270.34 is: 181,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,700.01 : 329,401.71 = 131,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,700.01/329,401.71 = 131,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,700.01x = 329,401.71 × 131,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,700.01x = 43,240,674,468.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,674,468.28/238,700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,150.70

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