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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,558.26, 329,206.61 and 131,125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,558.26, 329,206.61 and 131,125.98 is: 180,951.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,558.26 : 329,206.61 = 131,125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,558.26/329,206.61 = 131,125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,558.26x = 329,206.61 × 131,125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,558.26x = 43,167,538,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167,538,703.10/238,558.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,951.77

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