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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,547.32, 329,188.62 and 131,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,547.32, 329,188.62 and 131,117.56 is: 180,938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,547.32 : 329,188.62 = 131,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,547.32/329,188.62 = 131,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,547.32x = 329,188.62 × 131,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,547.32x = 43,162,408,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,162,408,634.17/238,547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,938.56

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