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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,506.26, 329,146.53 and 131,080.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,506.26, 329,146.53 and 131,080.10 is: 180,894.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,506.26 : 329,146.53 = 131,080.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,506.26/329,146.53 = 131,080.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,506.26x = 329,146.53 × 131,080.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,506.26x = 43,144,560,067.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144,560,067.05/238,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,894.87

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