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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,841.81, 329,594.90 and 131,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,841.81, 329,594.90 and 131,411.91 is: 181,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,841.81 : 329,594.90 = 131,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,841.81/329,594.90 = 131,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,841.81x = 329,594.90 × 131,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,841.81x = 43,312,694,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312,694,678.20/238,841.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,344.70

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