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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,472.61, 329,094.82 and 131,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,472.61, 329,094.82 and 131,042.67 is: 180,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,472.61 : 329,094.82 = 131,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,472.61/329,094.82 = 131,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,472.61x = 329,094.82 × 131,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,472.61x = 43,125,464,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125,464,059.77/238,472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,840.32

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