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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,956.77, 329,747.82 and 131,506.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,956.77, 329,747.82 and 131,506.27 is: 181,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,956.77 : 329,747.82 = 131,506.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,956.77/329,747.82 = 131,506.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,956.77x = 329,747.82 × 131,506.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,956.77x = 43,363,905,848.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,363,905,848.83/238,956.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,471.76

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