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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,795.69, 329,533.01 and 131,363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,795.69, 329,533.01 and 131,363.77 is: 181,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,795.69 : 329,533.01 = 131,363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,795.69/329,533.01 = 131,363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,795.69x = 329,533.01 × 131,363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,795.69x = 43,288,698,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,288,698,533.05/238,795.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,279.23

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