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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,432.60, 329,036.34 and 131,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,432.60, 329,036.34 and 131,005 is: 180,786.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,432.60 : 329,036.34 = 131,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,432.60/329,036.34 = 131,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,432.60x = 329,036.34 × 131,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,432.60x = 43,105,405,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,105,405,721.70/238,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,786.54

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