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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,530.10, 329,174.94 and 131,110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,530.10, 329,174.94 and 131,110.06 is: 180,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,530.10 : 329,174.94 = 131,110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,530.10/329,174.94 = 131,110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,530.10x = 329,174.94 × 131,110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,530.10x = 43,158,146,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158,146,133.90/238,530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,933.75

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