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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,709.08, 329,412.18 and 131,290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,709.08, 329,412.18 and 131,290.12 is: 181,176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,709.08 : 329,412.18 = 131,290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,709.08/329,412.18 = 131,290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,709.08x = 329,412.18 × 131,290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,709.08x = 43,248,564,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,564,641.66/238,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,176.87

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