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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,727.98, 329,444.73 and 131,305.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,727.98, 329,444.73 and 131,305.30 is: 181,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,727.98 : 329,444.73 = 131,305.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,727.98/329,444.73 = 131,305.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,727.98x = 329,444.73 × 131,305.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,727.98x = 43,257,839,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,257,839,106.07/238,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,201.38

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