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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,969.71, 329,775.69 and 131,537.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,969.71, 329,775.69 and 131,537.43 is: 181,520.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,969.71 : 329,775.69 = 131,537.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,969.71/329,775.69 = 131,537.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,969.71x = 329,775.69 × 131,537.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,969.71x = 43,377,846,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,377,846,739.08/238,969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,520.27

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