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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,683.41, 329,385.53 and 131,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,683.41, 329,385.53 and 131,254.24 is: 181,132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,683.41 : 329,385.53 = 131,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,683.41/329,385.53 = 131,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,683.41x = 329,385.53 × 131,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,683.41x = 43,233,247,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233,247,407.15/238,683.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,132.18

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