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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,758.48, 329,479.82 and 131,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,758.48, 329,479.82 and 131,328.50 is: 181,229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,758.48 : 329,479.82 = 131,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,758.48/329,479.82 = 131,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,758.48x = 329,479.82 × 131,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,758.48x = 43,270,091,692.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270,091,692.89/238,758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,229.55

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