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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,700.35, 329,398.94 and 131,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,700.35, 329,398.94 and 131,270.05 is: 181,148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,700.35 : 329,398.94 = 131,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,700.35/329,398.94 = 131,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,700.35x = 329,398.94 × 131,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,700.35x = 43,240,213,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,213,020.40/238,700.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,148.51

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