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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,504.24, 329,141.91 and 131,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,504.24, 329,141.91 and 131,077 is: 180,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,504.24 : 329,141.91 = 131,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,504.24/329,141.91 = 131,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,504.24x = 329,141.91 × 131,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,504.24x = 43,142,934,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142,934,137.07/238,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,889.59

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