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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,684.74, 329,376.42 and 131,253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,684.74, 329,376.42 and 131,253.83 is: 181,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,684.74 : 329,376.42 = 131,253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,684.74/329,376.42 = 131,253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,684.74x = 329,376.42 × 131,253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,684.74x = 43,231,917,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231,917,460.13/238,684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,125.60

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