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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,585.04, 329,247.24 and 131,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,585.04, 329,247.24 and 131,162 is: 181,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,585.04 : 329,247.24 = 131,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,585.04/329,247.24 = 131,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,585.04x = 329,247.24 × 131,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,585.04x = 43,184,726,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,726,492.88/238,585.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,003.50

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