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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,788.92, 329,518.32 and 131,352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,788.92, 329,518.32 and 131,352.14 is: 181,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,788.92 : 329,518.32 = 131,352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,788.92/329,518.32 = 131,352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,788.92x = 329,518.32 × 131,352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,788.92x = 43,282,936,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282,936,501.20/238,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,260.24

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