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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,562.49, 329,212.54 and 131,130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,562.49, 329,212.54 and 131,130.21 is: 180,957.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,562.49 : 329,212.54 = 131,130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,562.49/329,212.54 = 131,130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,562.49x = 329,212.54 × 131,130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,562.49x = 43,169,709,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,169,709,668.75/238,562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,957.66

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