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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,885.16, 329,669.34 and 131,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,885.16, 329,669.34 and 131,462.96 is: 181,423.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,885.16 : 329,669.34 = 131,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,885.16/329,669.34 = 131,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,885.16x = 329,669.34 × 131,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,885.16x = 43,339,307,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,339,307,257.65/238,885.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,423.19

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