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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,894.83, 329,674.92 and 131,464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,894.83, 329,674.92 and 131,464.86 is: 181,421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,894.83 : 329,674.92 = 131,464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,894.83/329,674.92 = 131,464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,894.83x = 329,674.92 × 131,464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,894.83x = 43,340,666,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,340,666,710.32/238,894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,421.53

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