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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,700.27, 329,399.79 and 131,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,700.27, 329,399.79 and 131,270.30 is: 181,149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,700.27 : 329,399.79 = 131,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,700.27/329,399.79 = 131,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,700.27x = 329,399.79 × 131,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,700.27x = 43,240,407,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,407,606.24/238,700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,149.39

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