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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,044, 328,500.72 and 132,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,044, 328,500.72 and 132,060 is: 182,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,044 : 328,500.72 = 132,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,044/328,500.72 = 132,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,044x = 328,500.72 × 132,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,044x = 43,381,805,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,381,805,083.20/238,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,242.80

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