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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,681.35, 329,388.74 and 131,259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,681.35, 329,388.74 and 131,259.55 is: 181,142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,681.35 : 329,388.74 = 131,259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,681.35/329,388.74 = 131,259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,681.35x = 329,388.74 × 131,259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,681.35x = 43,235,417,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235,417,787.47/238,681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,142.84

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