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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,544.82, 329,185.35 and 131,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,544.82, 329,185.35 and 131,114.88 is: 180,934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,544.82 : 329,185.35 = 131,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,544.82/329,185.35 = 131,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,544.82x = 329,185.35 × 131,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,544.82x = 43,161,097,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,097,663.01/238,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,934.96

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