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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,486.68, 329,090.22 and 131,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,486.68, 329,090.22 and 131,055.48 is: 180,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,486.68 : 329,090.22 = 131,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,486.68/329,090.22 = 131,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,486.68x = 329,090.22 × 131,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,486.68x = 43,129,076,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129,076,745.41/238,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,844.80

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