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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,546.32, 329,187.42 and 131,116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,546.32, 329,187.42 and 131,116.38 is: 180,937.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,546.32 : 329,187.42 = 131,116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,546.32/329,187.42 = 131,116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,546.32x = 329,187.42 × 131,116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,546.32x = 43,161,862,851.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161,862,851.94/238,546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,937.03

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