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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,581.42, 329,233.98 and 131,150.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,581.42, 329,233.98 and 131,150.68 is: 180,983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,581.42 : 329,233.98 = 131,150.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,581.42/329,233.98 = 131,150.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,581.42x = 329,233.98 × 131,150.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,581.42x = 43,179,260,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,260,356.11/238,581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,983.33

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