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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,460.92, 329,075.97 and 131,037.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,460.92, 329,075.97 and 131,037.88 is: 180,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,460.92 : 329,075.97 = 131,037.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,460.92/329,075.97 = 131,037.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,460.92x = 329,075.97 × 131,037.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,460.92x = 43,121,417,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121,417,467.74/238,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,832.22

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