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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,703.01, 329,405.85 and 131,273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,703.01, 329,405.85 and 131,273.34 is: 181,154.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,703.01 : 329,405.85 = 131,273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,703.01/329,405.85 = 131,273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,703.01x = 329,405.85 × 131,273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,703.01x = 43,242,206,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242,206,145.04/238,703.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,154.84

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