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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,814.03, 329,559.75 and 131,377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,814.03, 329,559.75 and 131,377.65 is: 181,299.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,814.03 : 329,559.75 = 131,377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,814.03/329,559.75 = 131,377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,814.03x = 329,559.75 × 131,377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,814.03x = 43,296,785,489.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,296,785,489.59/238,814.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,299.17

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