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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,524.80, 329,170.26 and 131,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,524.80, 329,170.26 and 131,097.56 is: 180,917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,524.80 : 329,170.26 = 131,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,524.80/329,170.26 = 131,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,524.80x = 329,170.26 × 131,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,524.80x = 43,153,417,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,153,417,910.57/238,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,917.95

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