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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,530.78, 329,178.76 and 131,103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,530.78, 329,178.76 and 131,103.68 is: 180,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,530.78 : 329,178.76 = 131,103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,530.78/329,178.76 = 131,103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,530.78x = 329,178.76 × 131,103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,530.78x = 43,156,544,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,544,840.18/238,530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,926.52

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