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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,982.34, 329,784.26 and 131,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,982.34, 329,784.26 and 131,550.14 is: 181,532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,982.34 : 329,784.26 = 131,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,982.34/329,784.26 = 131,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,982.34x = 329,784.26 × 131,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,982.34x = 43,383,165,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383,165,572.80/238,982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,532.93

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