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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,782.38, 329,524.79 and 131,352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,782.38, 329,524.79 and 131,352.42 is: 181,269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,782.38 : 329,524.79 = 131,352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,782.38/329,524.79 = 131,352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,782.38x = 329,524.79 × 131,352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,782.38x = 43,283,878,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,283,878,080.73/238,782.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,269.15

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