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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,483.68, 329,086.08 and 131,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,483.68, 329,086.08 and 131,052.48 is: 180,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,483.68 : 329,086.08 = 131,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,483.68/329,086.08 = 131,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,483.68x = 329,086.08 × 131,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,483.68x = 43,127,546,917.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127,546,917.48/238,483.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,840.66

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