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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,720.76, 329,425.47 and 131,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,720.76, 329,425.47 and 131,284.38 is: 181,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,720.76 : 329,425.47 = 131,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,720.76/329,425.47 = 131,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,720.76x = 329,425.47 × 131,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,720.76x = 43,248,418,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,418,585.16/238,720.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,167.40

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