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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,225.04, 357,001.59 and 131,656.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,225.04, 357,001.59 and 131,656.98 is: 197,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,225.04 : 357,001.59 = 131,656.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,225.04/357,001.59 = 131,656.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,225.04x = 357,001.59 × 131,656.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,225.04x = 47,001,751,194.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001,751,194.60/238,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,299.80

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