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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,610, 329,273.40 and 131,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,610, 329,273.40 and 131,179.26 is: 181,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,610 : 329,273.40 = 131,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,610/329,273.40 = 131,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,610x = 329,273.40 × 131,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,610x = 43,193,840,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193,840,949.68/238,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,022.76

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