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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,440.59, 329,047.74 and 131,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,440.59, 329,047.74 and 131,010.35 is: 180,794.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,440.59 : 329,047.74 = 131,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,440.59/329,047.74 = 131,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,440.59x = 329,047.74 × 131,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,440.59x = 43,108,660,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,108,660,406.73/238,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,794.14

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