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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,656.96, 329,347.82 and 131,233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,656.96, 329,347.82 and 131,233.95 is: 181,103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,656.96 : 329,347.82 = 131,233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,656.96/329,347.82 = 131,233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,656.96x = 329,347.82 × 131,233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,656.96x = 43,221,615,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,221,615,342.49/238,656.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,103.52

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