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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,563.01, 329,217.24 and 131,130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,563.01, 329,217.24 and 131,130.75 is: 180,960.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,563.01 : 329,217.24 = 131,130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,563.01/329,217.24 = 131,130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,563.01x = 329,217.24 × 131,130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,563.01x = 43,170,503,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170,503,594.13/238,563.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,960.59

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