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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,051.35, 328,509.96 and 130,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,051.35, 328,509.96 and 130,623.18 is: 180,259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,051.35 : 328,509.96 = 130,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,051.35/328,509.96 = 130,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,051.35x = 328,509.96 × 130,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,051.35x = 42,911,013,994.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911,013,994.32/238,051.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,259.49

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