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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,819.52, 329,558.96 and 131,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,819.52, 329,558.96 and 131,386.80 is: 181,307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,819.52 : 329,558.96 = 131,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,819.52/329,558.96 = 131,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,819.52x = 329,558.96 × 131,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,819.52x = 43,299,697,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,299,697,165.73/238,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,307.19

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