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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,516.14, 329,160.16 and 131,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,516.14, 329,160.16 and 131,089.98 is: 180,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,516.14 : 329,160.16 = 131,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,516.14/329,160.16 = 131,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,516.14x = 329,160.16 × 131,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,516.14x = 43,149,598,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,598,791.20/238,516.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,908.51

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