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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,514.01, 329,157.23 and 131,087.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,514.01, 329,157.23 and 131,087.85 is: 180,905.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,514.01 : 329,157.23 = 131,087.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,514.01/329,157.23 = 131,087.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,514.01x = 329,157.23 × 131,087.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,514.01x = 43,148,512,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,148,512,937.22/238,514.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,905.57

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