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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,746.48, 329,470.80 and 131,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,746.48, 329,470.80 and 131,327.52 is: 181,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,746.48 : 329,470.80 = 131,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,746.48/329,470.80 = 131,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,746.48x = 329,470.80 × 131,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,746.48x = 43,268,583,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,268,583,076.42/238,746.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,232.34

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