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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,780.24, 329,514.89 and 131,347.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,780.24, 329,514.89 and 131,347.91 is: 181,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,780.24 : 329,514.89 = 131,347.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,780.24/329,514.89 = 131,347.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,780.24x = 329,514.89 × 131,347.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,780.24x = 43,281,092,282.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,281,092,282.43/238,780.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,259.11

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