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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,965.48, 329,781.15 and 131,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,965.48, 329,781.15 and 131,540.04 is: 181,530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,965.48 : 329,781.15 = 131,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,965.48/329,781.15 = 131,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,965.48x = 329,781.15 × 131,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,965.48x = 43,379,425,662.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,379,425,662.25/238,965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,530.09

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