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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,715.50, 329,435.67 and 131,293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,715.50, 329,435.67 and 131,293.66 is: 181,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,715.50 : 329,435.67 = 131,293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,715.50/329,435.67 = 131,293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,715.50x = 329,435.67 × 131,293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,715.50x = 43,252,814,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252,814,848.85/238,715.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,189.80

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