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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,492.90, 329,104.29 and 131,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,492.90, 329,104.29 and 131,060.62 is: 180,854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,492.90 : 329,104.29 = 131,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,492.90/329,104.29 = 131,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,492.90x = 329,104.29 × 131,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,492.90x = 43,132,612,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132,612,292.06/238,492.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,854.91

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