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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,926.20, 329,718.36 and 131,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,926.20, 329,718.36 and 131,504 is: 181,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,926.20 : 329,718.36 = 131,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,926.20/329,718.36 = 131,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,926.20x = 329,718.36 × 131,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,926.20x = 43,359,283,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,359,283,213.44/238,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,475.63

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