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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,927.46, 329,720.82 and 131,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,927.46, 329,720.82 and 131,501.30 is: 181,472.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,927.46 : 329,720.82 = 131,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,927.46/329,720.82 = 131,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,927.46x = 329,720.82 × 131,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,927.46x = 43,358,717,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358,717,291.37/238,927.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,472.31

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