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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,949.94, 329,744.02 and 131,517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,949.94, 329,744.02 and 131,517.66 is: 181,490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,949.94 : 329,744.02 = 131,517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,949.94/329,744.02 = 131,517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,949.94x = 329,744.02 × 131,517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,949.94x = 43,367,161,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367,161,909.39/238,949.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,490.57

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