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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,997.84, 329,828.92 and 131,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,997.84, 329,828.92 and 131,566.74 is: 181,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,997.84 : 329,828.92 = 131,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,997.84/329,828.92 = 131,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,997.84x = 329,828.92 × 131,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,997.84x = 43,394,515,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,394,515,762.12/238,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,568.65

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