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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,472.96, 329,094.24 and 131,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,472.96, 329,094.24 and 131,051.84 is: 180,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,472.96 : 329,094.24 = 131,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,472.96/329,094.24 = 131,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,472.96x = 329,094.24 × 131,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,472.96x = 43,128,405,685.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,128,405,685.40/238,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,852.39

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