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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,817.82, 329,568.59 and 131,385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,817.82, 329,568.59 and 131,385.56 is: 181,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,817.82 : 329,568.59 = 131,385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,817.82/329,568.59 = 131,385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,817.82x = 329,568.59 × 131,385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,817.82x = 43,300,554,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,554,907.95/238,817.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,312.08

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