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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,523.30, 329,168.19 and 131,096.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,523.30, 329,168.19 and 131,096.06 is: 180,915.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,523.30 : 329,168.19 = 131,096.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,523.30/329,168.19 = 131,096.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,523.30x = 329,168.19 × 131,096.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,523.30x = 43,152,652,786.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,652,786.33/238,523.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,915.88

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