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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,637.49, 329,316.78 and 131,206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,637.49, 329,316.78 and 131,206.59 is: 181,063.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,637.49 : 329,316.78 = 131,206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,637.49/329,316.78 = 131,206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,637.49x = 329,316.78 × 131,206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,637.49x = 43,208,531,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,208,531,733.58/238,637.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,063.47

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