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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,544.76, 329,175.18 and 131,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,544.76, 329,175.18 and 131,112.12 is: 180,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,544.76 : 329,175.18 = 131,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,544.76/329,175.18 = 131,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,544.76x = 329,175.18 × 131,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,544.76x = 43,158,855,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,158,855,701.18/238,544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,925.61

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