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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,524.75, 329,150.24 and 131,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,524.75, 329,150.24 and 131,094.88 is: 180,903.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,524.75 : 329,150.24 = 131,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,524.75/329,150.24 = 131,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,524.75x = 329,150.24 × 131,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,524.75x = 43,149,909,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149,909,736.42/238,524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,903.28

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