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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,723.52, 329,447.52 and 131,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,723.52, 329,447.52 and 131,298.56 is: 181,197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,723.52 : 329,447.52 = 131,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,723.52/329,447.52 = 131,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,723.52x = 329,447.52 × 131,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,723.52x = 43,255,984,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255,984,971.57/238,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,197.00

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