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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,475.04, 329,091.82 and 131,042.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,475.04, 329,091.82 and 131,042.76 is: 180,836.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,475.04 : 329,091.82 = 131,042.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,475.04/329,091.82 = 131,042.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,475.04x = 329,091.82 × 131,042.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,475.04x = 43,125,100,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,125,100,386.22/238,475.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,836.96

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