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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,454.06, 329,064.26 and 131,021.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,454.06, 329,064.26 and 131,021.78 is: 180,808.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,454.06 : 329,064.26 = 131,021.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,454.06/329,064.26 = 131,021.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,454.06x = 329,064.26 × 131,021.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,454.06x = 43,114,585,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,585,079.58/238,454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,808.77

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