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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,775.74, 329,503.56 and 131,345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,775.74, 329,503.56 and 131,345.76 is: 181,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,775.74 : 329,503.56 = 131,345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,775.74/329,503.56 = 131,345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,775.74x = 329,503.56 × 131,345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,775.74x = 43,278,895,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,278,895,510.91/238,775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,253.32

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