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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,528.55, 329,175.44 and 131,101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,528.55, 329,175.44 and 131,101.31 is: 180,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,528.55 : 329,175.44 = 131,101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,528.55/329,175.44 = 131,101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,528.55x = 329,175.44 × 131,101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,528.55x = 43,155,330,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,155,330,748.32/238,528.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,923.13

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