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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,575.04, 329,233.60 and 131,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,575.04, 329,233.60 and 131,152 is: 180,989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,575.04 : 329,233.60 = 131,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,575.04/329,233.60 = 131,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,575.04x = 329,233.60 × 131,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,575.04x = 43,179,645,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,645,107.20/238,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,989.78

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