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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,750.08, 329,473.44 and 131,317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,750.08, 329,473.44 and 131,317.44 is: 181,217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,750.08 : 329,473.44 = 131,317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,750.08/329,473.44 = 131,317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,750.08x = 329,473.44 × 131,317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,750.08x = 43,265,608,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,265,608,688.79/238,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,217.15

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