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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,071.99, 328,538.43 and 130,643.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,071.99, 328,538.43 and 130,643.85 is: 180,288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,071.99 : 328,538.43 = 130,643.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,071.99/328,538.43 = 130,643.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,071.99x = 328,538.43 × 130,643.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,071.99x = 42,921,525,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,921,525,368.16/238,071.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,288.01

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