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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,465.08, 329,079.44 and 131,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,465.08, 329,079.44 and 131,032.80 is: 180,823.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,465.08 : 329,079.44 = 131,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,465.08/329,079.44 = 131,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,465.08x = 329,079.44 × 131,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,465.08x = 43,120,200,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120,200,445.63/238,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,823.96

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