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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,759.10, 329,480.68 and 131,329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,759.10, 329,480.68 and 131,329.13 is: 181,230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,759.10 : 329,480.68 = 131,329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,759.10/329,480.68 = 131,329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,759.10x = 329,480.68 × 131,329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,759.10x = 43,270,411,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270,411,056.21/238,759.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,230.42

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