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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,789.50, 329,507.91 and 131,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,789.50, 329,507.91 and 131,364.06 is: 181,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,789.50 : 329,507.91 = 131,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,789.50/329,507.91 = 131,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,789.50x = 329,507.91 × 131,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,789.50x = 43,285,496,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,496,859.71/238,789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,270.52

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