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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,061.00, 328,539.09 and 130,631.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,061.00, 328,539.09 and 130,631.31 is: 180,279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,061.00 : 328,539.09 = 130,631.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,061.00/328,539.09 = 130,631.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,061.00x = 328,539.09 × 130,631.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,061.00x = 42,917,491,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,917,491,712.91/238,061.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,279.39

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