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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,071.02, 328,537.80 and 130,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,071.02, 328,537.80 and 130,647.80 is: 180,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,071.02 : 328,537.80 = 130,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,071.02/328,537.80 = 130,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,071.02x = 328,537.80 × 130,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,071.02x = 42,922,740,786.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922,740,786.84/238,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,293.85

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