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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,460.01, 329,080.82 and 131,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,460.01, 329,080.82 and 131,032.74 is: 180,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,460.01 : 329,080.82 = 131,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,460.01/329,080.82 = 131,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,460.01x = 329,080.82 × 131,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,460.01x = 43,120,361,526.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120,361,526.05/238,460.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,828.48

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