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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,565.80, 329,217.11 and 131,133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,565.80, 329,217.11 and 131,133.53 is: 180,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,565.80 : 329,217.11 = 131,133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,565.80/329,217.11 = 131,133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,565.80x = 329,217.11 × 131,133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,565.80x = 43,171,401,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171,401,770.70/238,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,962.24

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