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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,682.41, 329,384.15 and 131,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,682.41, 329,384.15 and 131,253.24 is: 181,130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,682.41 : 329,384.15 = 131,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,682.41/329,384.15 = 131,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,682.41x = 329,384.15 × 131,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,682.41x = 43,232,734,588.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,232,734,588.96/238,682.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,130.79

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