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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,990.50, 329,828.85 and 131,582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,990.50, 329,828.85 and 131,582.34 is: 181,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,990.50 : 329,828.85 = 131,582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,990.50/329,828.85 = 131,582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,990.50x = 329,828.85 × 131,582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,990.50x = 43,399,651,882.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399,651,882.51/238,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,595.72

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