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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,719.80, 329,440.24 and 131,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,719.80, 329,440.24 and 131,296.76 is: 181,193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,719.80 : 329,440.24 = 131,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,719.80/329,440.24 = 131,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,719.80x = 329,440.24 × 131,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,719.80x = 43,254,436,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,254,436,125.62/238,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,193.33

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