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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,521.23, 329,145.39 and 131,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,521.23, 329,145.39 and 131,091.35 is: 180,898.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,521.23 : 329,145.39 = 131,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,521.23/329,145.39 = 131,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,521.23x = 329,145.39 × 131,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,521.23x = 43,148,114,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,148,114,344.24/238,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,898.42

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