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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,068.99, 328,534.29 and 130,640.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,068.99, 328,534.29 and 130,640.85 is: 180,283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,068.99 : 328,534.29 = 130,640.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,068.99/328,534.29 = 130,640.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,068.99x = 328,534.29 × 130,640.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,068.99x = 42,919,998,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919,998,899.75/238,068.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,283.87

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