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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,234.67, 356,584.13 and 131,450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,234.67, 356,584.13 and 131,450.75 is: 196,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,234.67 : 356,584.13 = 131,450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,234.67/356,584.13 = 131,450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,234.67x = 356,584.13 × 131,450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,234.67x = 46,873,250,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873,250,669.34/238,234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,752.43

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