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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,842.06, 329,595.24 and 131,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,842.06, 329,595.24 and 131,412.16 is: 181,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,842.06 : 329,595.24 = 131,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,842.06/329,595.24 = 131,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,842.06x = 329,595.24 × 131,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,842.06x = 43,312,822,414.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312,822,414.12/238,842.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,345.04

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