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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,439.14, 329,045.01 and 131,008.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,439.14, 329,045.01 and 131,008.84 is: 180,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,439.14 : 329,045.01 = 131,008.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,439.14/329,045.01 = 131,008.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,439.14x = 329,045.01 × 131,008.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,439.14x = 43,107,805,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107,805,067.89/238,439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,791.65

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