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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,714.73, 329,419.75 and 131,284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,714.73, 329,419.75 and 131,284.75 is: 181,169.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,714.73 : 329,419.75 = 131,284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,714.73/329,419.75 = 131,284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,714.73x = 329,419.75 × 131,284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,714.73x = 43,247,789,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,789,523.81/238,714.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,169.34

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