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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,523.02, 329,147.84 and 131,093.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,523.02, 329,147.84 and 131,093.13 is: 180,900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,523.02 : 329,147.84 = 131,093.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,523.02/329,147.84 = 131,093.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,523.02x = 329,147.84 × 131,093.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,523.02x = 43,149,021,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,021,956.03/238,523.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,900.87

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