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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,998.84, 329,830.29 and 131,567.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,998.84, 329,830.29 and 131,567.73 is: 181,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,998.84 : 329,830.29 = 131,567.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,998.84/329,830.29 = 131,567.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,998.84x = 329,830.29 × 131,567.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,998.84x = 43,395,022,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395,022,540.54/238,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,570.01

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