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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,625.76, 329,303.70 and 131,197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,625.76, 329,303.70 and 131,197.62 is: 181,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,625.76 : 329,303.70 = 131,197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,625.76/329,303.70 = 131,197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,625.76x = 329,303.70 × 131,197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,625.76x = 43,203,861,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,203,861,697.19/238,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,052.80

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