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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,710.73, 329,414.23 and 131,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,710.73, 329,414.23 and 131,280.75 is: 181,163.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,710.73 : 329,414.23 = 131,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,710.73/329,414.23 = 131,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,710.73x = 329,414.23 × 131,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,710.73x = 43,245,747,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,245,747,175.07/238,710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,163.82

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