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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,705.75, 329,407.35 and 131,275.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,705.75, 329,407.35 and 131,275.78 is: 181,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,705.75 : 329,407.35 = 131,275.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,705.75/329,407.35 = 131,275.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,705.75x = 329,407.35 × 131,275.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,705.75x = 43,243,206,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243,206,808.98/238,705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,156.95

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