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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,704.28, 329,405.34 and 131,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,704.28, 329,405.34 and 131,274.28 is: 181,154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,704.28 : 329,405.34 = 131,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,704.28/329,405.34 = 131,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,704.28x = 329,405.34 × 131,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,704.28x = 43,242,448,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242,448,836.66/238,704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,154.90

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