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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,950.33, 329,748.87 and 131,518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,950.33, 329,748.87 and 131,518.04 is: 181,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,950.33 : 329,748.87 = 131,518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,950.33/329,748.87 = 131,518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,950.33x = 329,748.87 × 131,518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,950.33x = 43,367,923,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367,923,919.06/238,950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,493.47

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