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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,461.01, 329,082.20 and 131,033.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,461.01, 329,082.20 and 131,033.74 is: 180,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,461.01 : 329,082.20 = 131,033.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,461.01/329,082.20 = 131,033.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,461.01x = 329,082.20 × 131,033.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,461.01x = 43,120,871,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120,871,433.43/238,461.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,829.86

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