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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,234.17, 356,583.38 and 131,450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,234.17, 356,583.38 and 131,450.25 is: 196,751.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,234.17 : 356,583.38 = 131,450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,234.17/356,583.38 = 131,450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,234.17x = 356,583.38 × 131,450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,234.17x = 46,872,973,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872,973,789.59/238,234.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,751.68

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