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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,847.16, 329,617.02 and 131,425.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,847.16, 329,617.02 and 131,425.08 is: 181,370.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,847.16 : 329,617.02 = 131,425.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,847.16/329,617.02 = 131,425.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,847.16x = 329,617.02 × 131,425.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,847.16x = 43,319,943,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,319,943,222.86/238,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,370.98

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