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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,847.06, 329,602.14 and 131,417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,847.06, 329,602.14 and 131,417.16 is: 181,351.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,847.06 : 329,602.14 = 131,417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,847.06/329,602.14 = 131,417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,847.06x = 329,602.14 × 131,417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,847.06x = 43,315,377,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,315,377,168.72/238,847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,351.94

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