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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,460.68, 329,075.62 and 131,037.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,460.68, 329,075.62 and 131,037.63 is: 180,831.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,460.68 : 329,075.62 = 131,037.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,460.68/329,075.62 = 131,037.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,460.68x = 329,075.62 × 131,037.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,460.68x = 43,121,289,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121,289,335.58/238,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,831.86

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