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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,720.01, 329,424.44 and 131,283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,720.01, 329,424.44 and 131,283.63 is: 181,166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,720.01 : 329,424.44 = 131,283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,720.01/329,424.44 = 131,283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,720.01x = 329,424.44 × 131,283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,720.01x = 43,248,036,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,036,622.13/238,720.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,166.37

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