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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,726.17, 329,444.85 and 131,297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,726.17, 329,444.85 and 131,297.98 is: 181,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,726.17 : 329,444.85 = 131,297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,726.17/329,444.85 = 131,297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,726.17x = 329,444.85 × 131,297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,726.17x = 43,255,442,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255,442,669.91/238,726.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,192.72

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