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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,971.72, 329,778.45 and 131,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,971.72, 329,778.45 and 131,539.44 is: 181,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,971.72 : 329,778.45 = 131,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,971.72/329,778.45 = 131,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,971.72x = 329,778.45 × 131,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,971.72x = 43,378,872,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,378,872,637.07/238,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,523.04

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