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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,546.10, 329,202.27 and 131,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,546.10, 329,202.27 and 131,124.30 is: 180,956.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,546.10 : 329,202.27 = 131,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,546.10/329,202.27 = 131,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,546.10x = 329,202.27 × 131,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,546.10x = 43,166,417,212.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166,417,212.16/238,546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,956.29

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