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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,746.12, 329,469.82 and 131,324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,746.12, 329,469.82 and 131,324.33 is: 181,227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,746.12 : 329,469.82 = 131,324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,746.12/329,469.82 = 131,324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,746.12x = 329,469.82 × 131,324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,746.12x = 43,267,403,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267,403,366.72/238,746.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,227.67

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