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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,793.18, 329,527.50 and 131,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,793.18, 329,527.50 and 131,363.12 is: 181,277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,793.18 : 329,527.50 = 131,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,793.18/329,527.50 = 131,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,793.18x = 329,527.50 × 131,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,793.18x = 43,287,760,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,287,760,525.80/238,793.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,277.21

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