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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,913.64, 329,722.92 and 131,505.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,913.64, 329,722.92 and 131,505.48 is: 181,489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,913.64 : 329,722.92 = 131,505.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,913.64/329,722.92 = 131,505.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,913.64x = 329,722.92 × 131,505.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,913.64x = 43,360,370,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360,370,861.60/238,913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,489.73

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