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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,628.26, 329,313.35 and 131,201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,628.26, 329,313.35 and 131,201.06 is: 181,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,628.26 : 329,313.35 = 131,201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,628.26/329,313.35 = 131,201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,628.26x = 329,313.35 × 131,201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,628.26x = 43,206,259,936.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206,259,936.15/238,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,060.96

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