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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,982.13, 329,804.73 and 131,562.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,982.13, 329,804.73 and 131,562.15 is: 181,560.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,982.13 : 329,804.73 = 131,562.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,982.13/329,804.73 = 131,562.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,982.13x = 329,804.73 × 131,562.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,982.13x = 43,389,819,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,389,819,358.97/238,982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,560.94

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