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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,747.75, 329,472.06 and 131,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,747.75, 329,472.06 and 131,325.96 is: 181,229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,747.75 : 329,472.06 = 131,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,747.75/329,472.06 = 131,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,747.75x = 329,472.06 × 131,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,747.75x = 43,268,234,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,268,234,572.68/238,747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,229.92

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