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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,957.05, 329,758.12 and 131,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,957.05, 329,758.12 and 131,524.77 is: 181,502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,957.05 : 329,758.12 = 131,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,957.05/329,758.12 = 131,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,957.05x = 329,758.12 × 131,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,957.05x = 43,371,360,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371,360,888.63/238,957.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,502.75

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