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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,960.32, 329,762.73 and 131,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,960.32, 329,762.73 and 131,528.04 is: 181,507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,960.32 : 329,762.73 = 131,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,960.32/329,762.73 = 131,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,960.32x = 329,762.73 × 131,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,960.32x = 43,373,045,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,373,045,541.95/238,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,507.31

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