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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,546.76, 329,177.94 and 131,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,546.76, 329,177.94 and 131,114.12 is: 180,928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,546.76 : 329,177.94 = 131,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,546.76/329,177.94 = 131,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,546.76x = 329,177.94 × 131,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,546.76x = 43,159,875,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159,875,926.51/238,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,928.37

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