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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,050.16, 328,497.93 and 130,618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,050.16, 328,497.93 and 130,618.04 is: 180,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,050.16 : 328,497.93 = 130,618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,050.16/328,497.93 = 130,618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,050.16x = 328,497.93 × 130,618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,050.16x = 42,907,754,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,907,754,118.17/238,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,246.69

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