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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,757.82, 329,480.37 and 131,325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,757.82, 329,480.37 and 131,325.54 is: 181,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,757.82 : 329,480.37 = 131,325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,757.82/329,480.37 = 131,325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,757.82x = 329,480.37 × 131,325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,757.82x = 43,269,187,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269,187,509.65/238,757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,226.27

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