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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,901.02, 329,675.01 and 131,468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,901.02, 329,675.01 and 131,468.29 is: 181,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,901.02 : 329,675.01 = 131,468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,901.02/329,675.01 = 131,468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,901.02x = 329,675.01 × 131,468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,901.02x = 43,341,809,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341,809,820.43/238,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,421.62

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