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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,708.37, 329,410.97 and 131,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,708.37, 329,410.97 and 131,278.40 is: 181,160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,708.37 : 329,410.97 = 131,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,708.37/329,410.97 = 131,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,708.37x = 329,410.97 × 131,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,708.37x = 43,244,545,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,545,084.05/238,708.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,160.57

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