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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,951.42, 329,748.96 and 131,519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,951.42, 329,748.96 and 131,519.26 is: 181,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,951.42 : 329,748.96 = 131,519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,951.42/329,748.96 = 131,519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,951.42x = 329,748.96 × 131,519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,951.42x = 43,368,339,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,368,339,204.97/238,951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,494.38

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