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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,724.48, 329,439.90 and 131,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,724.48, 329,439.90 and 131,301.80 is: 181,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,724.48 : 329,439.90 = 131,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,724.48/329,439.90 = 131,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,724.48x = 329,439.90 × 131,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,724.48x = 43,256,051,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256,051,861.82/238,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,196.55

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