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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,462.38, 329,077.10 and 131,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,462.38, 329,077.10 and 131,032.08 is: 180,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,462.38 : 329,077.10 = 131,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,462.38/329,077.10 = 131,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,462.38x = 329,077.10 × 131,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,462.38x = 43,119,656,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,119,656,893.37/238,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,823.73

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