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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,623.26, 329,302.35 and 131,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,623.26, 329,302.35 and 131,194.04 is: 181,049.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,623.26 : 329,302.35 = 131,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,623.26/329,302.35 = 131,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,623.26x = 329,302.35 × 131,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,623.26x = 43,202,505,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202,505,677.99/238,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,049.01

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