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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,628.26, 329,309.26 and 131,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,628.26, 329,309.26 and 131,199.04 is: 181,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,628.26 : 329,309.26 = 131,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,628.26/329,309.26 = 131,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,628.26x = 329,309.26 × 131,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,628.26x = 43,205,058,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,205,058,775.11/238,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,055.92

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