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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,062, 328,540.47 and 130,632.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,062, 328,540.47 and 130,632.31 is: 180,280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,062 : 328,540.47 = 130,632.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,062/328,540.47 = 130,632.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,062x = 328,540.47 × 130,632.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,062x = 42,918,000,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918,000,524.59/238,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,280.77

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