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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,542.84, 329,172.26 and 131,119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,542.84, 329,172.26 and 131,119.83 is: 180,936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,542.84 : 329,172.26 = 131,119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,542.84/329,172.26 = 131,119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,542.84x = 329,172.26 × 131,119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,542.84x = 43,161,010,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,010,116.32/238,542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,936.10

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