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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,784.13, 329,519.72 and 131,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,784.13, 329,519.72 and 131,354.28 is: 181,267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,784.13 : 329,519.72 = 131,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,784.13/329,519.72 = 131,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,784.13x = 329,519.72 × 131,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,784.13x = 43,283,825,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,283,825,566.40/238,784.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,267.60

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