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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,801.87, 329,533.57 and 131,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,801.87, 329,533.57 and 131,354.56 is: 181,262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,801.87 : 329,533.57 = 131,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,801.87/329,533.57 = 131,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,801.87x = 329,533.57 × 131,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,801.87x = 43,285,737,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,737,092.58/238,801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,262.14

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