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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,788.32, 329,522.51 and 131,355.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,788.32, 329,522.51 and 131,355.99 is: 181,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,788.32 : 329,522.51 = 131,355.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,788.32/329,522.51 = 131,355.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,788.32x = 329,522.51 × 131,355.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,788.32x = 43,284,755,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284,755,856.72/238,788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,268.32

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