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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,701.01, 329,403.09 and 131,271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,701.01, 329,403.09 and 131,271.34 is: 181,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,701.01 : 329,403.09 = 131,271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,701.01/329,403.09 = 131,271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,701.01x = 329,403.09 × 131,271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,701.01x = 43,241,185,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241,185,024.44/238,701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,152.08

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