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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,776.84, 329,508.51 and 131,340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,776.84, 329,508.51 and 131,340.47 is: 181,247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,776.84 : 329,508.51 = 131,340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,776.84/329,508.51 = 131,340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,776.84x = 329,508.51 × 131,340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,776.84x = 43,277,800,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,277,800,924.86/238,776.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,247.90

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