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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,625.06, 329,304.78 and 131,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,625.06, 329,304.78 and 131,195.84 is: 181,051.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,625.06 : 329,304.78 = 131,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,625.06/329,304.78 = 131,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,625.06x = 329,304.78 × 131,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,625.06x = 43,203,415,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203,415,581.59/238,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,051.46

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