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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,956.72, 329,757.66 and 131,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,956.72, 329,757.66 and 131,524.44 is: 181,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,956.72 : 329,757.66 = 131,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,956.72/329,757.66 = 131,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,956.72x = 329,757.66 × 131,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,956.72x = 43,371,191,567.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371,191,567.21/238,956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,502.29

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