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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,034.90, 328,477.17 and 130,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,034.90, 328,477.17 and 130,602.26 is: 180,225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,034.90 : 328,477.17 = 130,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,034.90/328,477.17 = 130,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,034.90x = 328,477.17 × 130,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,034.90x = 42,899,860,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,899,860,760.40/238,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,225.09

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