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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,962.49, 329,765.62 and 131,530.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,962.49, 329,765.62 and 131,530.21 is: 181,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,962.49 : 329,765.62 = 131,530.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,962.49/329,765.62 = 131,530.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,962.49x = 329,765.62 × 131,530.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,962.49x = 43,374,141,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,374,141,249.38/238,962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,510.25

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