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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,764.56, 329,488.13 and 131,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,764.56, 329,488.13 and 131,334.56 is: 181,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,764.56 : 329,488.13 = 131,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,764.56/329,488.13 = 131,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,764.56x = 329,488.13 × 131,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,764.56x = 43,273,176,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,176,274.66/238,764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,237.86

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