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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,726.23, 329,444.94 and 131,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,726.23, 329,444.94 and 131,298.05 is: 181,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,726.23 : 329,444.94 = 131,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,726.23/329,444.94 = 131,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,726.23x = 329,444.94 × 131,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,726.23x = 43,255,478,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255,478,204.37/238,726.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,192.82

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