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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,833.99, 329,598.99 and 131,408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,833.99, 329,598.99 and 131,408.55 is: 181,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,833.99 : 329,598.99 = 131,408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,833.99/329,598.99 = 131,408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,833.99x = 329,598.99 × 131,408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,833.99x = 43,312,125,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312,125,357.36/238,833.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,348.25

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