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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,457.42, 329,071.14 and 131,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,457.42, 329,071.14 and 131,034.38 is: 180,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,457.42 : 329,071.14 = 131,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,457.42/329,071.14 = 131,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,457.42x = 329,071.14 × 131,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,457.42x = 43,119,631,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,119,631,160.44/238,457.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,827.38

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