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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,563.43, 329,213.83 and 131,131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,563.43, 329,213.83 and 131,131.15 is: 180,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,563.43 : 329,213.83 = 131,131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,563.43/329,213.83 = 131,131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,563.43x = 329,213.83 × 131,131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,563.43x = 43,170,188,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170,188,123.80/238,563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,958.95

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