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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,901.24, 329,683.76 and 131,471.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,901.24, 329,683.76 and 131,471.27 is: 181,430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,901.24 : 329,683.76 = 131,471.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,901.24/329,683.76 = 131,471.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,901.24x = 329,683.76 × 131,471.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,901.24x = 43,343,942,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,343,942,625.58/238,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,430.38

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