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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,752.56, 329,471.59 and 131,322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,752.56, 329,471.59 and 131,322.57 is: 181,221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,752.56 : 329,471.59 = 131,322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,752.56/329,471.59 = 131,322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,752.56x = 329,471.59 × 131,322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,752.56x = 43,267,053,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267,053,965.12/238,752.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,221.32

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