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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,870.16, 329,648.64 and 131,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,870.16, 329,648.64 and 131,448 is: 181,402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,870.16 : 329,648.64 = 131,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,870.16/329,648.64 = 131,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,870.16x = 329,648.64 × 131,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,870.16x = 43,331,654,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,331,654,430.72/238,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,402.54

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