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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,521.86, 329,162.94 and 131,092.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,521.86, 329,162.94 and 131,092.07 is: 180,908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,521.86 : 329,162.94 = 131,092.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,521.86/329,162.94 = 131,092.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,521.86x = 329,162.94 × 131,092.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,521.86x = 43,150,651,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150,651,377.61/238,521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,908.58

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