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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,562.57, 329,217.08 and 131,143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,562.57, 329,217.08 and 131,143.61 is: 180,978.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,562.57 : 329,217.08 = 131,143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,562.57/329,217.08 = 131,143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,562.57x = 329,217.08 × 131,143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,562.57x = 43,174,714,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,174,714,043.06/238,562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,978.58

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