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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,062.50, 328,541.16 and 130,632.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,062.50, 328,541.16 and 130,632.81 is: 180,281.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,062.50 : 328,541.16 = 130,632.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,062.50/328,541.16 = 130,632.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,062.50x = 328,541.16 × 130,632.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,062.50x = 42,918,254,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918,254,931.46/238,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,281.46

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