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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,057.79, 328,508.46 and 130,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,057.79, 328,508.46 and 130,625.46 is: 180,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,057.79 : 328,508.46 = 130,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,057.79/328,508.46 = 130,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,057.79x = 328,508.46 × 130,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,057.79x = 42,911,568,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,911,568,701.39/238,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,256.94

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