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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,733.93, 329,442.59 and 131,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,733.93, 329,442.59 and 131,297.02 is: 181,184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,733.93 : 329,442.59 = 131,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,733.93/329,442.59 = 131,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,733.93x = 329,442.59 × 131,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,733.93x = 43,254,829,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,254,829,832.72/238,733.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,184.26

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