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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,513.76, 329,156.88 and 131,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,513.76, 329,156.88 and 131,087.60 is: 180,905.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,513.76 : 329,156.88 = 131,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,513.76/329,156.88 = 131,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,513.76x = 329,156.88 × 131,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,513.76x = 43,148,385,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,148,385,422.69/238,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,905.23

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