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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,745.65, 329,475.23 and 131,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,745.65, 329,475.23 and 131,318.50 is: 181,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,745.65 : 329,475.23 = 131,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,745.65/329,475.23 = 131,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,745.65x = 329,475.23 × 131,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,745.65x = 43,266,192,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,266,192,990.76/238,745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,222.96

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