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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,949.55, 329,747.85 and 131,517.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,949.55, 329,747.85 and 131,517.27 is: 181,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,949.55 : 329,747.85 = 131,517.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,949.55/329,747.85 = 131,517.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,949.55x = 329,747.85 × 131,517.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,949.55x = 43,367,537,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367,537,020.37/238,949.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,492.44

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