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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,581.84, 329,243.46 and 131,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,581.84, 329,243.46 and 131,152.14 is: 180,990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,581.84 : 329,243.46 = 131,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,581.84/329,243.46 = 131,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,581.84x = 329,243.46 × 131,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,581.84x = 43,180,984,360.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,180,984,360.00/238,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,990.24

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