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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,792.17, 329,522.80 and 131,355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,792.17, 329,522.80 and 131,355.39 is: 181,264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,792.17 : 329,522.80 = 131,355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,792.17/329,522.80 = 131,355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,792.17x = 329,522.80 × 131,355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,792.17x = 43,284,595,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284,595,907.89/238,792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,264.72

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