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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,522.80, 329,167.50 and 131,095.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,522.80, 329,167.50 and 131,095.56 is: 180,915.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,522.80 : 329,167.50 = 131,095.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,522.80/329,167.50 = 131,095.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,522.80x = 329,167.50 × 131,095.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,522.80x = 43,152,397,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,397,746.30/238,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,915.19

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