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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,471.67, 329,093.53 and 131,041.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,471.67, 329,093.53 and 131,041.73 is: 180,839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,471.67 : 329,093.53 = 131,041.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,471.67/329,093.53 = 131,041.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,471.67x = 329,093.53 × 131,041.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,471.67x = 43,124,985,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124,985,998.14/238,471.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,839.03

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