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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,451.06, 329,060.13 and 131,018.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,451.06, 329,060.13 and 131,018.78 is: 180,804.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,451.06 : 329,060.13 = 131,018.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,451.06/329,060.13 = 131,018.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,451.06x = 329,060.13 × 131,018.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,451.06x = 43,113,056,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113,056,779.24/238,451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,804.63

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