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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,678.85, 329,385.29 and 131,257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,678.85, 329,385.29 and 131,257.05 is: 181,139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,678.85 : 329,385.29 = 131,257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,678.85/329,385.29 = 131,257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,678.85x = 329,385.29 × 131,257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,678.85x = 43,234,140,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,234,140,822.51/238,678.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,139.39

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