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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,061.16, 328,513.12 and 130,628.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,061.16, 328,513.12 and 130,628.84 is: 180,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,061.16 : 328,513.12 = 130,628.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,061.16/328,513.12 = 130,628.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,061.16x = 328,513.12 × 130,628.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,061.16x = 42,913,285,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,913,285,821.24/238,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,261.60

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