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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,058.03, 356,614.08 and 131,176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,058.03, 356,614.08 and 131,176.89 is: 196,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,058.03 : 356,614.08 = 131,176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,058.03/356,614.08 = 131,176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,058.03x = 356,614.08 × 131,176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,058.03x = 46,779,525,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,779,525,944.61/238,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,504.72

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