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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,527.26, 329,153.68 and 131,097.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,527.26, 329,153.68 and 131,097.39 is: 180,906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,527.26 : 329,153.68 = 131,097.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,527.26/329,153.68 = 131,097.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,527.26x = 329,153.68 × 131,097.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,527.26x = 43,151,188,356.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,151,188,356.90/238,527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,906.74

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