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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,714.50, 329,434.29 and 131,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,714.50, 329,434.29 and 131,292.66 is: 181,188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,714.50 : 329,434.29 = 131,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,714.50/329,434.29 = 131,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,714.50x = 329,434.29 × 131,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,714.50x = 43,252,304,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252,304,229.31/238,714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,188.42

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