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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,026.96, 328,480.44 and 130,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,026.96, 328,480.44 and 130,595.04 is: 180,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,026.96 : 328,480.44 = 130,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,026.96/328,480.44 = 130,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,026.96x = 328,480.44 × 130,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,026.96x = 42,897,916,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,897,916,201.02/238,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,222.93

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