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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,779.86, 329,514.37 and 131,347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,779.86, 329,514.37 and 131,347.54 is: 181,258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,779.86 : 329,514.37 = 131,347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,779.86/329,514.37 = 131,347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,779.86x = 329,514.37 × 131,347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,779.86x = 43,280,900,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,280,900,742.00/238,779.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,258.59

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