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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,764.96, 329,503.68 and 131,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,764.96, 329,503.68 and 131,339.52 is: 181,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,764.96 : 329,503.68 = 131,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,764.96/329,503.68 = 131,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,764.96x = 329,503.68 × 131,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,764.96x = 43,276,855,169.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276,855,169.43/238,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,252.96

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