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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,512.15, 329,155.44 and 131,090.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,512.15, 329,155.44 and 131,090.37 is: 180,909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,512.15 : 329,155.44 = 131,090.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,512.15/329,155.44 = 131,090.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,512.15x = 329,155.44 × 131,090.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,512.15x = 43,149,108,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,108,417.11/238,512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,909.48

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