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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,763.08, 329,497.23 and 131,337.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,763.08, 329,497.23 and 131,337.64 is: 181,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,763.08 : 329,497.23 = 131,337.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,763.08/329,497.23 = 131,337.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,763.08x = 329,497.23 × 131,337.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,763.08x = 43,275,388,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,388,574.74/238,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,248.24

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