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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,965.67, 329,772.72 and 131,534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,965.67, 329,772.72 and 131,534.93 is: 181,518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,965.67 : 329,772.72 = 131,534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,965.67/329,772.72 = 131,534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,965.67x = 329,772.72 × 131,534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,965.67x = 43,376,630,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,376,630,983.44/238,965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,518.25

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