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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,892.85, 329,663.88 and 131,452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,892.85, 329,663.88 and 131,452.83 is: 181,400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,892.85 : 329,663.88 = 131,452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,892.85/329,663.88 = 131,452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,892.85x = 329,663.88 × 131,452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,892.85x = 43,335,249,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,335,249,974.78/238,892.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,400.36

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