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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,784.73, 329,523.72 and 131,362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,784.73, 329,523.72 and 131,362.95 is: 181,281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,784.73 : 329,523.72 = 131,362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,784.73/329,523.72 = 131,362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,784.73x = 329,523.72 × 131,362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,784.73x = 43,287,207,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,287,207,954.17/238,784.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,281.31

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