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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,830.20, 329,577.36 and 131,399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,830.20, 329,577.36 and 131,399.12 is: 181,326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,830.20 : 329,577.36 = 131,399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,830.20/329,577.36 = 131,399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,830.20x = 329,577.36 × 131,399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,830.20x = 43,306,175,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,306,175,075.92/238,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,326.21

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