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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,072.04, 328,544.43 and 130,641.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,072.04, 328,544.43 and 130,641.13 is: 180,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,072.04 : 328,544.43 = 130,641.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,072.04/328,544.43 = 130,641.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,072.04x = 328,544.43 × 130,641.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,072.04x = 42,921,415,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,921,415,590.41/238,072.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,287.52

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