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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,533.84, 329,176.80 and 131,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,533.84, 329,176.80 and 131,103 is: 180,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,533.84 : 329,176.80 = 131,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,533.84/329,176.80 = 131,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,533.84x = 329,176.80 × 131,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,533.84x = 43,156,066,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,066,010.40/238,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,922.20

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