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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,719.25, 329,437.83 and 131,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,719.25, 329,437.83 and 131,294.72 is: 181,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,719.25 : 329,437.83 = 131,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,719.25/329,437.83 = 131,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,719.25x = 329,437.83 × 131,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,719.25x = 43,253,448,963.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253,448,963.21/238,719.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,189.61

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