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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,487.40, 329,096.70 and 131,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,487.40, 329,096.70 and 131,055.12 is: 180,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,487.40 : 329,096.70 = 131,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,487.40/329,096.70 = 131,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,487.40x = 329,096.70 × 131,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,487.40x = 43,129,807,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129,807,510.10/238,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,847.32

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