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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,744.06, 329,456.57 and 131,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,744.06, 329,456.57 and 131,307.14 is: 181,198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,744.06 : 329,456.57 = 131,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,744.06/329,456.57 = 131,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,744.06x = 329,456.57 × 131,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,744.06x = 43,260,000,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260,000,128.02/238,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,198.23

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