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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,762.48, 329,492.88 and 131,343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,762.48, 329,492.88 and 131,343.52 is: 181,254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,762.48 : 329,492.88 = 131,343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,762.48/329,492.88 = 131,343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,762.48x = 329,492.88 × 131,343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,762.48x = 43,276,754,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276,754,674.14/238,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,254.42

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