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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,466.84, 329,088.83 and 131,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,466.84, 329,088.83 and 131,030.46 is: 180,824.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,466.84 : 329,088.83 = 131,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,466.84/329,088.83 = 131,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,466.84x = 329,088.83 × 131,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,466.84x = 43,120,660,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120,660,120.61/238,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,824.56

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