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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,317.16, 356,707.26 and 131,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,317.16, 356,707.26 and 131,533 is: 196,875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,317.16 : 356,707.26 = 131,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,317.16/356,707.26 = 131,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,317.16x = 356,707.26 × 131,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,317.16x = 46,918,776,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,918,776,029.58/238,317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,875.36

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