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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,493.40, 329,104.98 and 131,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,493.40, 329,104.98 and 131,061.12 is: 180,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,493.40 : 329,104.98 = 131,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,493.40/329,104.98 = 131,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,493.40x = 329,104.98 × 131,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,493.40x = 43,132,867,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132,867,276.38/238,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,855.60

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