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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,705.39, 329,406.86 and 131,275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,705.39, 329,406.86 and 131,275.41 is: 181,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,705.39 : 329,406.86 = 131,275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,705.39/329,406.86 = 131,275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,705.39x = 329,406.86 × 131,275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,705.39x = 43,243,018,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243,018,957.80/238,705.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,156.44

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