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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,447.74, 329,057.80 and 131,024.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,447.74, 329,057.80 and 131,024.73 is: 180,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,447.74 : 329,057.80 = 131,024.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,447.74/329,057.80 = 131,024.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,447.74x = 329,057.80 × 131,024.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,447.74x = 43,114,709,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,709,399.39/238,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,814.08

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