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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,767, 329,491.50 and 131,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,767, 329,491.50 and 131,337 is: 181,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,767 : 329,491.50 = 131,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,767/329,491.50 = 131,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,767x = 329,491.50 × 131,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,767x = 43,274,425,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,274,425,135.50/238,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,241.23

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