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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,748.48, 329,473.56 and 131,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,748.48, 329,473.56 and 131,329.52 is: 181,235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,748.48 : 329,473.56 = 131,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,748.48/329,473.56 = 131,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,748.48x = 329,473.56 × 131,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,748.48x = 43,269,604,487.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269,604,487.49/238,748.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,235.10

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