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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,934.53, 329,727.16 and 131,502.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,934.53, 329,727.16 and 131,502.26 is: 181,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,934.53 : 329,727.16 = 131,502.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,934.53/329,727.16 = 131,502.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,934.53x = 329,727.16 × 131,502.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,934.53x = 43,359,866,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,359,866,045.02/238,934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,471.74

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