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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,791.17, 329,521.43 and 131,354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,791.17, 329,521.43 and 131,354.39 is: 181,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,791.17 : 329,521.43 = 131,354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,791.17/329,521.43 = 131,354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,791.17x = 329,521.43 × 131,354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,791.17x = 43,284,085,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284,085,772.81/238,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,263.34

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