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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,062.86, 328,527.32 and 130,633.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,062.86, 328,527.32 and 130,633.77 is: 180,274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,062.86 : 328,527.32 = 130,633.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,062.86/328,527.32 = 130,633.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,062.86x = 328,527.32 × 130,633.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,062.86x = 42,916,761,706.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916,761,706.43/238,062.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,274.92

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