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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,845.06, 329,599.38 and 131,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,845.06, 329,599.38 and 131,415.16 is: 181,349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,845.06 : 329,599.38 = 131,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,845.06/329,599.38 = 131,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,845.06x = 329,599.38 × 131,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,845.06x = 43,314,355,258.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314,355,258.60/238,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,349.18

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