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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,746.62, 329,470.50 and 131,324.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,746.62, 329,470.50 and 131,324.82 is: 181,228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,746.62 : 329,470.50 = 131,324.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,746.62/329,470.50 = 131,324.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,746.62x = 329,470.50 × 131,324.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,746.62x = 43,267,654,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267,654,107.81/238,746.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,228.35

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