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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,985.28, 329,799.59 and 131,554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,985.28, 329,799.59 and 131,554.75 is: 181,545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,985.28 : 329,799.59 = 131,554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,985.28/329,799.59 = 131,554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,985.28x = 329,799.59 × 131,554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,985.28x = 43,386,701,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,386,701,954.78/238,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,545.50

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