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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,711, 329,429.46 and 131,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,711, 329,429.46 and 131,289.16 is: 181,183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,711 : 329,429.46 = 131,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,711/329,429.46 = 131,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,711x = 329,429.46 × 131,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,711x = 43,250,517,082.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250,517,082.65/238,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,183.59

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