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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,574.96, 329,237.53 and 131,149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,574.96, 329,237.53 and 131,149.52 is: 180,988.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,574.96 : 329,237.53 = 131,149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,574.96/329,237.53 = 131,149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,574.96x = 329,237.53 × 131,149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,574.96x = 43,179,344,025.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,344,025.49/238,574.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,988.58

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