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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,711.14, 329,418.99 and 131,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,711.14, 329,418.99 and 131,282.46 is: 181,168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,711.14 : 329,418.99 = 131,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,711.14/329,418.99 = 131,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,711.14x = 329,418.99 × 131,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,711.14x = 43,246,935,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,935,377.92/238,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,168.48

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