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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,624.76, 329,302.32 and 131,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,624.76, 329,302.32 and 131,196.62 is: 181,051.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,624.76 : 329,302.32 = 131,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,624.76/329,302.32 = 131,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,624.76x = 329,302.32 × 131,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,624.76x = 43,203,351,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203,351,342.16/238,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,051.42

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