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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,493.90, 329,105.67 and 131,061.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,493.90, 329,105.67 and 131,061.62 is: 180,856.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,493.90 : 329,105.67 = 131,061.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,493.90/329,105.67 = 131,061.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,493.90x = 329,105.67 × 131,061.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,493.90x = 43,133,122,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,122,261.39/238,493.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,856.29

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