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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,517.56, 329,161.64 and 131,085.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,517.56, 329,161.64 and 131,085.64 is: 180,902.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,517.56 : 329,161.64 = 131,085.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,517.56/329,161.64 = 131,085.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,517.56x = 329,161.64 × 131,085.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,517.56x = 43,148,364,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,148,364,242.85/238,517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,902.25

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