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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,234.42, 356,583.75 and 131,450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,234.42, 356,583.75 and 131,450.50 is: 196,752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,234.42 : 356,583.75 = 131,450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,234.42/356,583.75 = 131,450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,234.42x = 356,583.75 × 131,450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,234.42x = 46,873,112,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873,112,229.38/238,234.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,752.06

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