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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,982.02, 329,792.64 and 131,549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,982.02, 329,792.64 and 131,549.80 is: 181,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,982.02 : 329,792.64 = 131,549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,982.02/329,792.64 = 131,549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,982.02x = 329,792.64 × 131,549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,982.02x = 43,384,155,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,384,155,833.47/238,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,537.32

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