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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,033.92, 328,496.01 and 130,608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,033.92, 328,496.01 and 130,608.48 is: 180,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,033.92 : 328,496.01 = 130,608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,033.92/328,496.01 = 130,608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,033.92x = 328,496.01 × 130,608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,033.92x = 42,904,364,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904,364,552.16/238,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,244.75

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