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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,523.17, 329,148.07 and 131,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,523.17, 329,148.07 and 131,093.29 is: 180,901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,523.17 : 329,148.07 = 131,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,523.17/329,148.07 = 131,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,523.17x = 329,148.07 × 131,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,523.17x = 43,149,103,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,103,393.45/238,523.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,901.10

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