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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,706.43, 329,408.31 and 131,276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,706.43, 329,408.31 and 131,276.47 is: 181,157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,706.43 : 329,408.31 = 131,276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,706.43/329,408.31 = 131,276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,706.43x = 329,408.31 × 131,276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,706.43x = 43,243,560,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243,560,125.47/238,706.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,157.92

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