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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,493.65, 329,105.33 and 131,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,493.65, 329,105.33 and 131,061.37 is: 180,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,493.65 : 329,105.33 = 131,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,493.65/329,105.33 = 131,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,493.65x = 329,105.33 × 131,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,493.65x = 43,132,994,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132,994,768.80/238,493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,855.95

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