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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,525, 329,150.58 and 131,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,525, 329,150.58 and 131,095.12 is: 180,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,525 : 329,150.58 = 131,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,525/329,150.58 = 131,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,525x = 329,150.58 × 131,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,525x = 43,150,034,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150,034,783.17/238,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,903.62

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