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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,829.67, 329,585.54 and 131,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,829.67, 329,585.54 and 131,406.39 is: 181,341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,829.67 : 329,585.54 = 131,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,829.67/329,585.54 = 131,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,829.67x = 329,585.54 × 131,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,829.67x = 43,309,646,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,309,646,007.60/238,829.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,341.15

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