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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,742.48, 329,465.28 and 131,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,742.48, 329,465.28 and 131,323.52 is: 181,226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,742.48 : 329,465.28 = 131,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,742.48/329,465.28 = 131,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,742.48x = 329,465.28 × 131,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,742.48x = 43,266,540,287.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,266,540,287.39/238,742.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,226.82

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