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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,034.27, 328,508.58 and 130,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,034.27, 328,508.58 and 130,625.24 is: 180,274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,034.27 : 328,508.58 = 130,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,034.27/328,508.58 = 130,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,034.27x = 328,508.58 × 130,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,034.27x = 42,911,510,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911,510,462.02/238,034.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,274.51

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