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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,950.42, 329,751.66 and 131,519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,950.42, 329,751.66 and 131,519.68 is: 181,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,950.42 : 329,751.66 = 131,519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,950.42/329,751.66 = 131,519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,950.42x = 329,751.66 × 131,519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,950.42x = 43,368,832,802.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,368,832,802.67/238,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,497.20

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