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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,069.89, 328,536.24 and 130,646.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,069.89, 328,536.24 and 130,646.67 is: 180,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,069.89 : 328,536.24 = 130,646.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,069.89/328,536.24 = 130,646.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,069.89x = 328,536.24 × 130,646.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,069.89x = 42,922,165,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922,165,730.32/238,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,292.29

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