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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,061.04, 328,512.94 and 130,628.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,061.04, 328,512.94 and 130,628.71 is: 180,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,061.04 : 328,512.94 = 130,628.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,061.04/328,512.94 = 130,628.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,061.04x = 328,512.94 × 130,628.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,061.04x = 42,913,221,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913,221,570.51/238,061.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,261.42

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