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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,961.66, 329,754.54 and 131,511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,961.66, 329,754.54 and 131,511.16 is: 181,478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,961.66 : 329,754.54 = 131,511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,961.66/329,754.54 = 131,511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,961.66x = 329,754.54 × 131,511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,961.66x = 43,366,400,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,366,400,421.89/238,961.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,478.49

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