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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,040.40, 328,499.16 and 130,608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,040.40, 328,499.16 and 130,608.48 is: 180,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,040.40 : 328,499.16 = 130,608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,040.40/328,499.16 = 130,608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,040.40x = 328,499.16 × 130,608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,040.40x = 42,904,775,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904,775,968.88/238,040.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,241.57

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