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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,768.08, 329,508.36 and 131,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,768.08, 329,508.36 and 131,346.24 is: 181,262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,768.08 : 329,508.36 = 131,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,768.08/329,508.36 = 131,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,768.08x = 329,508.36 × 131,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,768.08x = 43,279,684,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,279,684,134.57/238,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,262.44

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