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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,627.35, 329,297.33 and 131,196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,627.35, 329,297.33 and 131,196.56 is: 181,046.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,627.35 : 329,297.33 = 131,196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,627.35/329,297.33 = 131,196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,627.35x = 329,297.33 × 131,196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,627.35x = 43,202,674,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202,674,610.72/238,627.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,046.62

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