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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,614.47, 329,285.00 and 131,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,614.47, 329,285.00 and 131,183.56 is: 181,031.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,614.47 : 329,285.00 = 131,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,614.47/329,285.00 = 131,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,614.47x = 329,285.00 × 131,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,614.47x = 43,196,776,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,776,252.26/238,614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,031.67

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