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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,063.49, 328,526.72 and 130,635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,063.49, 328,526.72 and 130,635.32 is: 180,276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,063.49 : 328,526.72 = 130,635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,063.49/328,526.72 = 130,635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,063.49x = 328,526.72 × 130,635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,063.49x = 42,917,192,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,917,192,542.57/238,063.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,276.25

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