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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,546.32, 329,187.24 and 131,116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,546.32, 329,187.24 and 131,116.56 is: 180,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,546.32 : 329,187.24 = 131,116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,546.32/329,187.24 = 131,116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,546.32x = 329,187.24 × 131,116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,546.32x = 43,161,898,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,898,504.69/238,546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,937.18

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