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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,235.17, 356,584.87 and 131,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,235.17, 356,584.87 and 131,451.25 is: 196,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,235.17 : 356,584.87 = 131,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,235.17/356,584.87 = 131,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,235.17x = 356,584.87 × 131,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,235.17x = 46,873,526,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873,526,892.59/238,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,753.18

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