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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,037.67, 328,501.17 and 130,612.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,037.67, 328,501.17 and 130,612.23 is: 180,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,037.67 : 328,501.17 = 130,612.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,037.67/328,501.17 = 130,612.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,037.67x = 328,501.17 × 130,612.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,037.67x = 42,906,270,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,906,270,371.31/238,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,249.92

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