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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,749.26, 329,474.13 and 131,327.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,749.26, 329,474.13 and 131,327.46 is: 181,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,749.26 : 329,474.13 = 131,327.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,749.26/329,474.13 = 131,327.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,749.26x = 329,474.13 × 131,327.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,749.26x = 43,269,000,628.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,269,000,628.61/238,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,231.98

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