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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,532.40, 329,176.76 and 131,104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,532.40, 329,176.76 and 131,104.93 is: 180,925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,532.40 : 329,176.76 = 131,104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,532.40/329,176.76 = 131,104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,532.40x = 329,176.76 × 131,104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,532.40x = 43,156,696,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,696,077.43/238,532.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,925.93

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