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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,573.96, 329,236.15 and 131,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,573.96, 329,236.15 and 131,148.52 is: 180,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,573.96 : 329,236.15 = 131,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,573.96/329,236.15 = 131,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,573.96x = 329,236.15 × 131,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,573.96x = 43,178,832,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178,832,156.82/238,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,987.20

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