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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,045, 328,502.10 and 132,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,045, 328,502.10 and 132,061 is: 182,244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,045 : 328,502.10 = 132,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,045/328,502.10 = 132,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,045x = 328,502.10 × 132,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,045x = 43,382,315,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,382,315,828.10/238,045
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,244.18

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