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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,766.01, 329,490.12 and 131,335.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,766.01, 329,490.12 and 131,335.98 is: 181,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,766.01 : 329,490.12 = 131,335.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,766.01/329,490.12 = 131,335.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,766.01x = 329,490.12 × 131,335.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,766.01x = 43,273,907,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,907,810.52/238,766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,239.82

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