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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,825.73, 329,579.49 and 131,393.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,825.73, 329,579.49 and 131,393.46 is: 181,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,825.73 : 329,579.49 = 131,393.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,825.73/329,579.49 = 131,393.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,825.73x = 329,579.49 × 131,393.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,825.73x = 43,304,587,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304,587,888.24/238,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,322.96

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