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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,535.53, 329,185.32 and 131,108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,535.53, 329,185.32 and 131,108.43 is: 180,933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,535.53 : 329,185.32 = 131,108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,535.53/329,185.32 = 131,108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,535.53x = 329,185.32 × 131,108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,535.53x = 43,158,970,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158,970,484.25/238,535.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,933.09

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