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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,472.53, 329,088.37 and 131,040.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,472.53, 329,088.37 and 131,040.26 is: 180,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,472.53 : 329,088.37 = 131,040.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,472.53/329,088.37 = 131,040.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,472.53x = 329,088.37 × 131,040.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,472.53x = 43,123,824,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,123,824,148.95/238,472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,833.51

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