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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,950.42, 329,747.58 and 131,518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,950.42, 329,747.58 and 131,518.26 is: 181,493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,950.42 : 329,747.58 = 131,518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,950.42/329,747.58 = 131,518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,950.42x = 329,747.58 × 131,518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,950.42x = 43,367,827,960.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,367,827,960.81/238,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,493.00

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