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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,749.34, 329,470.57 and 131,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,749.34, 329,470.57 and 131,312.96 is: 181,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,749.34 : 329,470.57 = 131,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,749.34/329,470.57 = 131,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,749.34x = 329,470.57 × 131,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,749.34x = 43,263,755,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,263,755,123.02/238,749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,209.95

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