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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,578.36, 329,238.52 and 131,149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,578.36, 329,238.52 and 131,149.07 is: 180,985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,578.36 : 329,238.52 = 131,149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,578.36/329,238.52 = 131,149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,578.36x = 329,238.52 × 131,149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,578.36x = 43,179,325,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,325,706.18/238,578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,985.93

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