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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,526.26, 329,152.30 and 131,096.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,526.26, 329,152.30 and 131,096.39 is: 180,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,526.26 : 329,152.30 = 131,096.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,526.26/329,152.30 = 131,096.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,526.26x = 329,152.30 × 131,096.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,526.26x = 43,150,676,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150,676,316.69/238,526.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,905.35

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