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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,955.82, 329,756.40 and 131,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,955.82, 329,756.40 and 131,523.54 is: 181,501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,955.82 : 329,756.40 = 131,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,955.82/329,756.40 = 131,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,955.82x = 329,756.40 × 131,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,955.82x = 43,370,729,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,370,729,065.66/238,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,501.04

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