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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,457.52, 329,077.08 and 131,037.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,457.52, 329,077.08 and 131,037.75 is: 180,835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,457.52 : 329,077.08 = 131,037.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,457.52/329,077.08 = 131,037.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,457.52x = 329,077.08 × 131,037.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,457.52x = 43,121,520,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121,520,139.77/238,457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,835.23

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