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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,938.04, 329,731.98 and 131,505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,938.04, 329,731.98 and 131,505.76 is: 181,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,938.04 : 329,731.98 = 131,505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,938.04/329,731.98 = 131,505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,938.04x = 329,731.98 × 131,505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,938.04x = 43,361,654,626.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,361,654,626.20/238,938.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,476.56

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