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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,827.83, 329,582.99 and 131,404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,827.83, 329,582.99 and 131,404.55 is: 181,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,827.83 : 329,582.99 = 131,404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,827.83/329,582.99 = 131,404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,827.83x = 329,582.99 × 131,404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,827.83x = 43,308,703,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,308,703,169.20/238,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,338.60

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