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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,001.04, 328,424.76 and 130,568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,001.04, 328,424.76 and 130,568.76 is: 180,175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,001.04 : 328,424.76 = 130,568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,001.04/328,424.76 = 130,568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,001.04x = 328,424.76 × 130,568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,001.04x = 42,882,013,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,013,666.50/238,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,175.74

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