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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,487.82, 329,106.54 and 131,057.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,487.82, 329,106.54 and 131,057.94 is: 180,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,487.82 : 329,106.54 = 131,057.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,487.82/329,106.54 = 131,057.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,487.82x = 329,106.54 × 131,057.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,487.82x = 43,132,025,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132,025,172.93/238,487.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,856.30

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