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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,493.15, 329,104.64 and 131,060.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,493.15, 329,104.64 and 131,060.87 is: 180,855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,493.15 : 329,104.64 = 131,060.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,493.15/329,104.64 = 131,060.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,493.15x = 329,104.64 × 131,060.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,493.15x = 43,132,739,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132,739,784.13/238,493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,855.26

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