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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,948.06, 329,745.78 and 131,515.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,948.06, 329,745.78 and 131,515.78 is: 181,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,948.06 : 329,745.78 = 131,515.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,948.06/329,745.78 = 131,515.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,948.06x = 329,745.78 × 131,515.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,948.06x = 43,366,773,458.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,366,773,458.41/238,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,490.38

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