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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,794.67, 329,526.25 and 131,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,794.67, 329,526.25 and 131,357.89 is: 181,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,794.67 : 329,526.25 = 131,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,794.67/329,526.25 = 131,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,794.67x = 329,526.25 × 131,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,794.67x = 43,285,872,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,872,899.61/238,794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,268.17

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