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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,996.84, 329,827.53 and 131,565.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,996.84, 329,827.53 and 131,565.73 is: 181,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,996.84 : 329,827.53 = 131,565.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,996.84/329,827.53 = 131,565.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,996.84x = 329,827.53 × 131,565.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,996.84x = 43,393,999,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,393,999,758.55/238,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,567.25

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