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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,545.09, 329,175.36 and 131,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,545.09, 329,175.36 and 131,122.08 is: 180,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,545.09 : 329,175.36 = 131,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,545.09/329,175.36 = 131,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,545.09x = 329,175.36 × 131,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,545.09x = 43,162,157,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,157,887.95/238,545.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,939.20

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