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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,984.32, 329,787.04 and 131,552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,984.32, 329,787.04 and 131,552.16 is: 181,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,984.32 : 329,787.04 = 131,552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,984.32/329,787.04 = 131,552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,984.32x = 329,787.04 × 131,552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,984.32x = 43,384,197,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,384,197,452.01/238,984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,535.75

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