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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,491.51, 329,114.57 and 131,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,491.51, 329,114.57 and 131,059.24 is: 180,859.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,491.51 : 329,114.57 = 131,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,491.51/329,114.57 = 131,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,491.51x = 329,114.57 × 131,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,491.51x = 43,133,505,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,505,233.28/238,491.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,859.71

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