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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,552.32, 329,195.52 and 131,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,552.32, 329,195.52 and 131,122.56 is: 180,945.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,552.32 : 329,195.52 = 131,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,552.32/329,195.52 = 131,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,552.32x = 329,195.52 × 131,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,552.32x = 43,164,959,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164,959,322.93/238,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,945.46

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