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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,548.57, 329,197.73 and 131,129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,548.57, 329,197.73 and 131,129.61 is: 180,959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,548.57 : 329,197.73 = 131,129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,548.57/329,197.73 = 131,129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,548.57x = 329,197.73 × 131,129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,548.57x = 43,167,569,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167,569,947.79/238,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,959.25

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