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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,526.10, 329,169.42 and 131,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,526.10, 329,169.42 and 131,106.06 is: 180,928.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,526.10 : 329,169.42 = 131,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,526.10/329,169.42 = 131,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,526.10x = 329,169.42 × 131,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,526.10x = 43,156,105,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,156,105,728.69/238,526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,928.23

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