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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,752.48, 329,479.08 and 131,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,752.48, 329,479.08 and 131,333.52 is: 181,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,752.48 : 329,479.08 = 131,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,752.48/329,479.08 = 131,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,752.48x = 329,479.08 × 131,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,752.48x = 43,271,647,342.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,271,647,342.76/238,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,240.62

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