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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,710, 329,428.08 and 131,288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,710, 329,428.08 and 131,288.16 is: 181,182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,710 : 329,428.08 = 131,288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,710/329,428.08 = 131,288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,710x = 329,428.08 × 131,288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,710x = 43,250,006,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250,006,475.53/238,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,182.21

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