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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,621.26, 329,299.59 and 131,192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,621.26, 329,299.59 and 131,192.04 is: 181,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,621.26 : 329,299.59 = 131,192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,621.26/329,299.59 = 131,192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,621.26x = 329,299.59 × 131,192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,621.26x = 43,201,484,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201,484,983.26/238,621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,046.25

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