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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,702.07, 329,409.84 and 131,278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,702.07, 329,409.84 and 131,278.91 is: 181,165.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,702.07 : 329,409.84 = 131,278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,702.07/329,409.84 = 131,278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,702.07x = 329,409.84 × 131,278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,702.07x = 43,244,563,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,563,091.43/238,702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,165.43

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