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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,063.99, 328,527.40 and 130,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,063.99, 328,527.40 and 130,635.82 is: 180,276.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,063.99 : 328,527.40 = 130,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,063.99/328,527.40 = 130,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,063.99x = 328,527.40 × 130,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,063.99x = 42,917,446,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,917,446,291.47/238,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,276.93

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