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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,462.17, 329,077.70 and 131,039.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,462.17, 329,077.70 and 131,039.12 is: 180,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,462.17 : 329,077.70 = 131,039.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,462.17/329,077.70 = 131,039.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,462.17x = 329,077.70 × 131,039.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,462.17x = 43,122,052,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,122,052,219.62/238,462.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,833.93

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