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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,713.50, 329,432.91 and 131,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,713.50, 329,432.91 and 131,291.66 is: 181,187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,713.50 : 329,432.91 = 131,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,713.50/329,432.91 = 131,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,713.50x = 329,432.91 × 131,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,713.50x = 43,251,793,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,251,793,612.53/238,713.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,187.04

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