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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,683.41, 329,385.44 and 131,254.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,683.41, 329,385.44 and 131,254.17 is: 181,132.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,683.41 : 329,385.44 = 131,254.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,683.41/329,385.44 = 131,254.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,683.41x = 329,385.44 × 131,254.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,683.41x = 43,233,212,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233,212,744.71/238,683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,132.04

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