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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,490.20, 329,109.78 and 131,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,490.20, 329,109.78 and 131,060.20 is: 180,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,490.20 : 329,109.78 = 131,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,490.20/329,109.78 = 131,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,490.20x = 329,109.78 × 131,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,490.20x = 43,133,193,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,193,588.76/238,490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,859.40

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