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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,955.32, 329,755.71 and 131,523.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,955.32, 329,755.71 and 131,523.04 is: 181,500.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,955.32 : 329,755.71 = 131,523.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,955.32/329,755.71 = 131,523.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,955.32x = 329,755.71 × 131,523.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,955.32x = 43,370,473,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,370,473,436.56/238,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,500.35

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