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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,002.98, 328,465.35 and 130,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,002.98, 328,465.35 and 130,593.92 is: 180,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,002.98 : 328,465.35 = 130,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,002.98/328,465.35 = 130,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,002.98x = 328,465.35 × 130,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,002.98x = 42,895,575,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,895,575,998.35/238,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,231.26

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