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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,766.28, 329,505.30 and 131,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,766.28, 329,505.30 and 131,344.56 is: 181,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,766.28 : 329,505.30 = 131,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,766.28/329,505.30 = 131,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,766.28x = 329,505.30 × 131,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,766.28x = 43,278,728,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,278,728,646.17/238,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,259.80

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