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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,625.26, 329,305.11 and 131,196.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,625.26, 329,305.11 and 131,196.04 is: 181,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,625.26 : 329,305.11 = 131,196.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,625.26/329,305.11 = 131,196.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,625.26x = 329,305.11 × 131,196.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,625.26x = 43,203,526,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203,526,383.76/238,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,051.77

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