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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,235.67, 356,585.62 and 131,451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,235.67, 356,585.62 and 131,451.75 is: 196,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,235.67 : 356,585.62 = 131,451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,235.67/356,585.62 = 131,451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,235.67x = 356,585.62 × 131,451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,235.67x = 46,873,803,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873,803,773.84/238,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,753.93

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