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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,794.39, 329,529.33 and 131,364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,794.39, 329,529.33 and 131,364.36 is: 181,279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,794.39 : 329,529.33 = 131,364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,794.39/329,529.33 = 131,364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,794.39x = 329,529.33 × 131,364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,794.39x = 43,288,409,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,288,409,536.68/238,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,279.01

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