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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,552.96, 329,203.92 and 131,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,552.96, 329,203.92 and 131,132.32 is: 180,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,552.96 : 329,203.92 = 131,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,552.96/329,203.92 = 131,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,552.96x = 329,203.92 × 131,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,552.96x = 43,169,273,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,169,273,782.69/238,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,963.06

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