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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,067.80, 328,517.49 and 130,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,067.80, 328,517.49 and 130,644.72 is: 180,280.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,067.80 : 328,517.49 = 130,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,067.80/328,517.49 = 130,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,067.80x = 328,517.49 × 130,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,067.80x = 42,919,075,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919,075,496.15/238,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,280.89

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