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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,544.19, 329,191.70 and 131,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,544.19, 329,191.70 and 131,125.23 is: 180,953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,544.19 : 329,191.70 = 131,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,544.19/329,191.70 = 131,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,544.19x = 329,191.70 × 131,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,544.19x = 43,165,336,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,165,336,720.96/238,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,953.21

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