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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,533.96, 329,160.90 and 131,101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,533.96, 329,160.90 and 131,101.68 is: 180,911.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,533.96 : 329,160.90 = 131,101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,533.96/329,160.90 = 131,101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,533.96x = 329,160.90 × 131,101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,533.96x = 43,153,546,980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,153,546,980.31/238,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,911.54

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