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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,868.16, 329,645.88 and 131,445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,868.16, 329,645.88 and 131,445.96 is: 181,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,868.16 : 329,645.88 = 131,445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,868.16/329,645.88 = 131,445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,868.16x = 329,645.88 × 131,445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,868.16x = 43,330,619,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,330,619,156.64/238,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,399.73

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