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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,746.15, 329,469.86 and 131,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,746.15, 329,469.86 and 131,324.36 is: 181,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,746.15 : 329,469.86 = 131,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,746.15/329,469.86 = 131,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,746.15x = 329,469.86 × 131,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,746.15x = 43,267,417,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267,417,556.27/238,746.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,227.71

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