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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,905.92, 329,690.23 and 131,475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,905.92, 329,690.23 and 131,475.93 is: 181,436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,905.92 : 329,690.23 = 131,475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,905.92/329,690.23 = 131,475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,905.92x = 329,690.23 × 131,475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,905.92x = 43,346,329,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,346,329,272.47/238,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,436.82

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