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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,017.69, 328,463.10 and 130,584.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,017.69, 328,463.10 and 130,584.96 is: 180,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,017.69 : 328,463.10 = 130,584.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,017.69/328,463.10 = 130,584.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,017.69x = 328,463.10 × 130,584.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,017.69x = 42,892,340,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892,340,774.98/238,017.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,206.52

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