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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,771.88, 329,501.66 and 131,335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,771.88, 329,501.66 and 131,335.50 is: 181,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,771.88 : 329,501.66 = 131,335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,771.88/329,501.66 = 131,335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,771.88x = 329,501.66 × 131,335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,771.88x = 43,275,264,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275,264,610.25/238,771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,241.05

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