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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,757.36, 329,485.32 and 131,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,757.36, 329,485.32 and 131,335.56 is: 181,243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,757.36 : 329,485.32 = 131,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,757.36/329,485.32 = 131,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,757.36x = 329,485.32 × 131,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,757.36x = 43,273,139,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,139,013.98/238,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,243.17

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