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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,818.95, 329,570.13 and 131,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,818.95, 329,570.13 and 131,386.68 is: 181,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,818.95 : 329,570.13 = 131,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,818.95/329,570.13 = 131,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,818.95x = 329,570.13 × 131,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,818.95x = 43,301,123,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,123,888.48/238,818.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,313.60

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