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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,902.54, 329,685.56 and 131,472.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,902.54, 329,685.56 and 131,472.59 is: 181,432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,902.54 : 329,685.56 = 131,472.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,902.54/329,685.56 = 131,472.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,902.54x = 329,685.56 × 131,472.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,902.54x = 43,344,612,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344,612,153.01/238,902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,432.19

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