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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,024.41, 328,462.79 and 130,592.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,024.41, 328,462.79 and 130,592.22 is: 180,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,024.41 : 328,462.79 = 130,592.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,024.41/328,462.79 = 130,592.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,024.41x = 328,462.79 × 130,592.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,024.41x = 42,894,684,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,894,684,933.49/238,024.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,211.29

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