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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,749.48, 329,474.94 and 131,330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,749.48, 329,474.94 and 131,330.52 is: 181,236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,749.48 : 329,474.94 = 131,330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,749.48/329,474.94 = 131,330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,749.48x = 329,474.94 × 131,330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,749.48x = 43,270,115,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270,115,197.17/238,749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,236.48

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