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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,795.39, 329,530.71 and 131,365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,795.39, 329,530.71 and 131,365.36 is: 181,280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,795.39 : 329,530.71 = 131,365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,795.39/329,530.71 = 131,365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,795.39x = 329,530.71 × 131,365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,795.39x = 43,288,920,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,288,920,350.21/238,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,280.39

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