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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,899.30, 329,681.09 and 131,469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,899.30, 329,681.09 and 131,469.33 is: 181,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,899.30 : 329,681.09 = 131,469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,899.30/329,681.09 = 131,469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,899.30x = 329,681.09 × 131,469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,899.30x = 43,342,952,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342,952,865.25/238,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,427.71

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