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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,075.65, 328,543.44 and 130,647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,075.65, 328,543.44 and 130,647.48 is: 180,293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,075.65 : 328,543.44 = 130,647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,075.65/328,543.44 = 130,647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,075.65x = 328,543.44 × 130,647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,075.65x = 42,923,372,506.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,923,372,506.53/238,075.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,293.00

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