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