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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,957.72, 329,759.04 and 131,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,957.72, 329,759.04 and 131,525.44 is: 181,503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,957.72 : 329,759.04 = 131,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,957.72/329,759.04 = 131,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,957.72x = 329,759.04 × 131,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,957.72x = 43,371,702,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371,702,829.98/238,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,503.67

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