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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,505.10, 329,145.69 and 131,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,505.10, 329,145.69 and 131,083.30 is: 180,899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,505.10 : 329,145.69 = 131,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,505.10/329,145.69 = 131,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,505.10x = 329,145.69 × 131,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,505.10x = 43,145,503,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,145,503,225.98/238,505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,899.71

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