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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,724.24, 329,444.73 and 131,299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,724.24, 329,444.73 and 131,299.73 is: 181,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,724.24 : 329,444.73 = 131,299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,724.24/329,444.73 = 131,299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,724.24x = 329,444.73 × 131,299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,724.24x = 43,256,004,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256,004,098.92/238,724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,196.53

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