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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,748.13, 329,472.58 and 131,326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,748.13, 329,472.58 and 131,326.34 is: 181,230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,748.13 : 329,472.58 = 131,326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,748.13/329,472.58 = 131,326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,748.13x = 329,472.58 × 131,326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,748.13x = 43,268,426,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,268,426,086.08/238,748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,230.43

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