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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,863, 329,635.39 and 131,432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,863, 329,635.39 and 131,432.08 is: 181,378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,863 : 329,635.39 = 131,432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,863/329,635.39 = 131,432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,863x = 329,635.39 × 131,432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,863x = 43,324,664,949.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,324,664,949.31/238,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,378.72

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