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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,528.94, 329,168.93 and 131,103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,528.94, 329,168.93 and 131,103.50 is: 180,922.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,528.94 : 329,168.93 = 131,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,528.94/329,168.93 = 131,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,528.94x = 329,168.93 × 131,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,528.94x = 43,155,196,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,155,196,512.89/238,528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,922.27

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