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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,766.08, 329,501.36 and 131,340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,766.08, 329,501.36 and 131,340.64 is: 181,252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,766.08 : 329,501.36 = 131,340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,766.08/329,501.36 = 131,340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,766.08x = 329,501.36 × 131,340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,766.08x = 43,276,919,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276,919,503.27/238,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,252.38

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