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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,224.15, 357,000.28 and 131,656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,224.15, 357,000.28 and 131,656.10 is: 197,298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,224.15 : 357,000.28 = 131,656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,224.15/357,000.28 = 131,656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,224.15x = 357,000.28 × 131,656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,224.15x = 47,001,264,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001,264,563.71/238,224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,298.49

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