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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,835.32, 329,593.30 and 131,412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,835.32, 329,593.30 and 131,412.26 is: 181,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,835.32 : 329,593.30 = 131,412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,835.32/329,593.30 = 131,412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,835.32x = 329,593.30 × 131,412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,835.32x = 43,312,600,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,312,600,929.31/238,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,349.23

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