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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,043.40, 328,488.90 and 130,610.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,043.40, 328,488.90 and 130,610.76 is: 180,236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,043.40 : 328,488.90 = 130,610.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,043.40/328,488.90 = 130,610.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,043.40x = 328,488.90 × 130,610.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,043.40x = 42,904,184,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904,184,880.56/238,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,236.82

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