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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,700.41, 329,399.02 and 131,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,700.41, 329,399.02 and 131,270.11 is: 181,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,700.41 : 329,399.02 = 131,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,700.41/329,399.02 = 131,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,700.41x = 329,399.02 × 131,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,700.41x = 43,240,244,929.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,244,929.88/238,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,148.60

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