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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,069.24, 328,534.62 and 130,641.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,069.24, 328,534.62 and 130,641.07 is: 180,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,069.24 : 328,534.62 = 130,641.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,069.24/328,534.62 = 130,641.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,069.24x = 328,534.62 × 130,641.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,069.24x = 42,920,113,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,920,113,794.11/238,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,284.16

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