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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,783.34, 329,522.58 and 131,350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,783.34, 329,522.58 and 131,350.61 is: 181,264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,783.34 : 329,522.58 = 131,350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,783.34/329,522.58 = 131,350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,783.34x = 329,522.58 × 131,350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,783.34x = 43,282,992,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282,992,715.58/238,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,264.71

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