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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,707.73, 329,410.09 and 131,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,707.73, 329,410.09 and 131,277.75 is: 181,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,707.73 : 329,410.09 = 131,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,707.73/329,410.09 = 131,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,707.73x = 329,410.09 × 131,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,707.73x = 43,244,215,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,215,442.50/238,707.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,159.68

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