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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,684.41, 329,386.91 and 131,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,684.41, 329,386.91 and 131,255.24 is: 181,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,684.41 : 329,386.91 = 131,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,684.41/329,386.91 = 131,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,684.41x = 329,386.91 × 131,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,684.41x = 43,233,755,621.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233,755,621.70/238,684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,133.55

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