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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,438.65, 329,044.32 and 131,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,438.65, 329,044.32 and 131,008.35 is: 180,790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,438.65 : 329,044.32 = 131,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,438.65/329,044.32 = 131,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,438.65x = 329,044.32 × 131,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,438.65x = 43,107,553,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107,553,440.07/238,438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,790.96

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