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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,626.26, 329,306.50 and 131,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,626.26, 329,306.50 and 131,197.04 is: 181,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,626.26 : 329,306.50 = 131,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,626.26/329,306.50 = 131,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,626.26x = 329,306.50 × 131,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,626.26x = 43,204,038,052.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204,038,052.76/238,626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,053.16

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