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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,823.84, 329,572.24 and 131,387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,823.84, 329,572.24 and 131,387.68 is: 181,312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,823.84 : 329,572.24 = 131,387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,823.84/329,572.24 = 131,387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,823.84x = 329,572.24 × 131,387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,823.84x = 43,301,732,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,732,006.00/238,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,312.44

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