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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,707.23, 329,409.40 and 131,277.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,707.23, 329,409.40 and 131,277.25 is: 181,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,707.23 : 329,409.40 = 131,277.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,707.23/329,409.40 = 131,277.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,707.23x = 329,409.40 × 131,277.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,707.23x = 43,243,960,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,243,960,156.15/238,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,158.99

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