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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,914.18, 329,701.62 and 131,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,914.18, 329,701.62 and 131,484.24 is: 181,448.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,914.18 : 329,701.62 = 131,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,914.18/329,701.62 = 131,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,914.18x = 329,701.62 × 131,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,914.18x = 43,350,566,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350,566,932.47/238,914.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,448.28

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