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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,077.28, 328,551.60 and 130,641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,077.28, 328,551.60 and 130,641.04 is: 180,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,077.28 : 328,551.60 = 130,641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,077.28/328,551.60 = 130,641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,077.28x = 328,551.60 × 130,641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,077.28x = 42,922,322,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922,322,717.66/238,077.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,287.35

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