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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,931.12, 329,727.27 and 131,503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,931.12, 329,727.27 and 131,503.63 is: 181,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,931.12 : 329,727.27 = 131,503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,931.12/329,727.27 = 131,503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,931.12x = 329,727.27 × 131,503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,931.12x = 43,360,332,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360,332,274.69/238,931.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,476.29

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