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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,684.41, 329,386.82 and 131,255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,684.41, 329,386.82 and 131,255.17 is: 181,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,684.41 : 329,386.82 = 131,255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,684.41/329,386.82 = 131,255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,684.41x = 329,386.82 × 131,255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,684.41x = 43,233,723,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233,723,054.86/238,684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,133.42

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