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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,708.51, 329,411.17 and 131,278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,708.51, 329,411.17 and 131,278.53 is: 181,160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,708.51 : 329,411.17 = 131,278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,708.51/329,411.17 = 131,278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,708.51x = 329,411.17 × 131,278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,708.51x = 43,244,614,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,614,163.18/238,708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,160.76

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